Possible Causes for dysphagia Esophagitis This rare disorder should be considered in patients presenting with sudden-onset retrosternal pain in addition to dysphagia and odynophagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] How does eosinophilic esophagitis cause dysphagia? [idahogastro.com] Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a unique form of non-IgE-mediated food allergy characterized by esophageal eosinophilic infiltration that commonly causes dysphagia and food [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Outcomes selected were recurrent or persistent postoperative dysphagia and an abnormal 24-hour pH test result. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] We used the total number of patients in the study and the follow-up duration to calculate dysphagia rates. [doi.org] The case of a patient with intermittent dysphagia and suspected GERD is discussed. Pharyngoesophageal scintigraphy was performed. Reflux test was negative. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tonsillitis Abstract A 45-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 3-day history of fever, progressive sore throat, dysphagia, and difficulty speaking. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Learn More About Topic Dysphagia Dysphagia means that you can’t swallow well. Many factors may cause dysphagia, and most are temporary and non-life-threatening. [entnet.org] We report a case of an otherwise healthy man who presented with dysphagia, odynophagia and neck pain following a sore throat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pharyngitis An 83-year-old man with well-controlled diabetes mellitus and hypertension was admitted due to dyspnea, odynophagia, and dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] retropharyngeal space is a potential area of infection, but normally regresses by six years of age. 3 In adults, retropharyngeal abscess commonly causes sore throat, fever, dysphagia [aafp.org] Treatment of odynophagia and dysphagia by flurbiprofen 8.75 mg lozenges. Pain Research & Management 2012;17(3):203. [clinicaltrials.gov] Stroke The symptoms improved after forced diuresis, but 5.5 h later progression was observed, and the patient developed diplopia and dysphagia in addition to her initial symptoms [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a case of an 84-year old right-handed man who presented to hospital with dysarthria, dysphagia, right-sided facial drop, a history of generalized [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dysphagia or dysarthria. Isolated reduced level of consciousness can result from bilateral thalamic or brain stem ischaemia. [patient.info] Hypothyroidism Disease features include low grade fever, thyroid pain, dysphagia, and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). [emedicine.com] Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Symptoms may result from local invasion or compression of adjacent thoracic structures such as compression involving the esophagus causing dysphagia, compression involving [cancer.gov] […] atezolizumab were dyspnea, pneumonia, hypoxia, hyponatremia, fatigue, anemia, musculoskeletal pain, aspartate aminotransferase increase, alanine aminotransferase increase, dysphagia [cancer.gov] Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy Autonomic neuropathy was assessed by the presence of symptoms like dysphagia, abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea /- nocturnal, faecal incontinence or constipation [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] dysfunction : Frequency, Urgency, Nocturia, Hesitancy, Weak stream, Dribbling, Urinary incontinence, Urinary retention Exercise Intolerance Esophageal dysfunction : Heartburn, Dysphagia [diapedia.org] Cervical Spondylosis Spondylosis can lead to dysphagia in the elderly. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] There was a higher incidence of dysphagia in the plate and cage group on the day after surgery and at two months post-operatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The incidence of postoperative dysphagia was lower in the group A than group B. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Autonomic Neuropathy In both families, patients had severe muscle atrophy and weakness in limbs, limb girdle, and face; sensory impairment in the distal limbs; dysphagia, episodic intestinal pseudoobstruction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] and symptoms of autonomic neuropathy include the following:[citation needed] Urinary bladder conditions: bladder incontinence or urinary retention Gastrointestinal tract: dysphagia [en.wikipedia.org] Impaired motor control with dysphagia was interpreted as reduced muscle power and prompted an early diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome. [n.neurology.org] Plummer-Vinson Syndrome Plummer-Vinson syndrome, comprising a triad of dysphagia, iron deficiency anaemia and cricoid webs, is rarely reported in children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] AN iron-deficiency anemia associated with chronic dysphagia and glossitis in women between forty and fifty years of age is now known as side-ropenic dysphagia. [nejm.org] Historically, the entity has borne the name of the Plummer–Vinson syndrome, 1, 2 but the characteristics of the dysphagia and anemia had received attention in medical literature [nejm.org] Bronchogenic Carcinoma […] palsy; obstruction of the superior vena cava with right-sided tumours or associated lymphadenopathy; elevation of the hemidiaphragm as result of phrenic nerve paralysis; dysphagia [syrianclinic.com] He had dysphagia, weight loss and hoarseness of voice. Lab tests potassium of 2.5 mmol/l, with normal sodium, urea, creatinine. Bicarbonate 35 mmol/l. [endocrine-abstracts.org] CLINICAL FEATURES • Local Tumour effects Hoarse voice (tumour invasion of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve) Dysphagia Raised hemidiaphragm (phrenic nerve paralysis) [slideshare.net] Peritonsillar Abscess Children with PTA often present with sore throat, dysphagia, peritonsillar bulge, uvular deviation, trismus, and a muffled voice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All cases were male, and presented with acute onset of sore throat and dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Symptoms and findings generally include fever, sore throat, dysphagia, trismus, and a "hot potato" voice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal Stenosis All patients underwent dilatation for relief of their dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The further clinical course was uneventful with no more episodes of dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] She underwent four endoscopic balloon dilatations that then allowed her to swallow solid food with intermittent mild dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal Obstruction […] two grades of dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] All patients had an improvement in dysphagia of at least two dysphagia grades. The mean dysphagia grade fell from 3.15 to 0.62. Mean survival was 2.2 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] palliation of dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lower Esophageal Ring One patient had recurrence of dysphagia that occurred 6 months after initial electrocautery incision. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Lower esophageal ring may be managed satisfactorily through oral dilation, resulting in relief of dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Between 1970 and 1978, we saw 24 patients with lower esophageal rings and complaints of episodic aphagia or progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis […] hypoesthesia), muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty in moving; difficulties with coordination and balance (ataxia); problems in speech (dysarthria) or swallowing (dysphagia [disabled-world.com] Dysphagia occurs in about 34%–43% of pwMS [98, 99]. Fatigue, tremors, weakness, and incoordination exacerbate dysphagia and dysarthria. [hindawi.com] Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma mm MTC and C-cell hyperplasia uncovered after surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma, and one had two foci of MTC (largest dimension 2.3 cm) detected after surgery for dysphagia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] He denied any dysphagia, respiratory difficulties or changes in voice. Thyroid stimulating hormone was normal at 1.18 mIU/ml. [casereports.bmj.com] There may also be a swelling in the neck (a goitre) which may cause difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia). [endocrinesurgeon.co.uk] Throat Cancer Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia, Changes in your voice, Sore throat, Unexplainable weight loss, Swelling of the eyes, jaw, throat or neck, Bleeding in the mouth [imedpub.com] Common throat cancer symptoms may include: Difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia Changes in your voice Sore throat Ear or jaw pain A dull pain behind the breastbone [cancercenter.com] Neoplasm of the Esophagus Palliative radiation is effective in relieving dysphagia in patients who cannot be cured. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] It is usually asymptomatic until an advanced disease stage with common presenting symptoms being dysphagia (at first with solids then progressing to fluids) and weight loss [orpha.net] Esophageal Cancer Symptom Dysphagia Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. Odynophagia means painful swallowing. [emedicinehealth.com] Acute Catarrhal Tonsillitis L: severe sore throat and dysphagia. O/E: multiple raised milky white patches on m.m. of mouth and pharynx. [slideplayer.com] Symptoms may include sore throat, dysphagia, cervical lymphadenopathy, and fever. Diagnosis is clinical, supplemented by culture or rapid antigen test. [potu.lfagmo42hwpvivi.xyz] […] any feeling in the throat, ranging from dryness to actual pain – important to ascertain the precise nature of sore throat & severity early in clinical history Severity – dysphagia [slideshare.net] Globus Hystericus Feature Article Abstract Globus pharyngeus and dysphagia can cause much anxiety for both patients and physicians. [medicinetoday.com.au] Read full article of Dysphagia and globus sensation (globus pharyngeus) Search terms C15, Deglutition Disorders, Diverticulum, Diverticulum, Esophageal, Dysphagia, Esophageal [ebm-guidelines.com] There are a number of problems that can lead to the symptom of dysphagia. [patient.info] Hurthle Cell Carcinoma Lingual thyroid is usually asymptomatic but can present as dysphagia and haemorrhage. [karger.com] Dysphagia, dyspnea, voice changes and an apparent mass in the neck are main findings. [symptoma.com] […] cancer are similar to other types of cancer of the thyroid gland and may include: A growth or lump on the thyroid gland (at the base of the neck) A chronic hoarse voice Dysphagia [news-medical.net] Pseudobulbar Palsy Palsy Dysphagia- Definition Anatomy of Pharynx Swallowing Process Types of dysphagia Causes of dysphagia Clinical assessment of dysphagia Treatment of Dysphagia 2 3. Bulbar [slideshare.net] A 28-year-old, previously healthy, normotensive woman suddenly developed an acute pseudobulbar palsy with dysarthria, dysphagia, hypernasal voice and mild right arm paresis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dysphagia ICD 10 R13 ICD 9 438.82, 787.2 … Wikipedia [translate.academic.ru] Foreign Body in the Esophagus The better patient comfort with FE was also reflected in a significantly lower rate of dysphagia (15%) compared to RE (48%; p 0.0001). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CASE REPORT: The patient was an 80-year-old man with a history of dysphagia and swallowed dentures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] She became symptomatic 2 years before presentation, but presented for treatment when dysphagia to both solids and liquids developed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal Ulcer Esophageal involvement of multiple myeloma should be kept in mind in patients presenting with dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Odynophagia, retrosternal chest pain and dysphagia were the usual presenting symptoms. The typical endoscopic finding was that of discrete ulcers in the mid-esophagus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] After 3 cycles, she presented with solid food dysphagia. An endoscopy showed a large, deep ulcer in the lower third of the esophagus. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Diaphragmatic Hernia Granderath FA, Schweiger UM, Kamolz T, Pointner R (2005) Dysphagia after laparoscopic antireflux surgery: a problem of hiatal closure more than a problem of the wrap. [link.springer.com] […] stomach, spleen and colon (referred to as Bochdalek hernias) and complete collapse of left lung Case 3: A 73-year-old woman arrived with complaint of breathlessness and dysphagia [wjes.biomedcentral.com] Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Occlusion Recovery of Dysphagia in Lateral Medullary Stroke. Case Reports in Neurological Medicine. 2014;2014:1-4. [physio-pedia.com] Therapeutic role of rTMS on recovery of dysphagia in patients with lateral medullary syndrome and brainstem infarction. [physio-pedia.com] Dysphagia in Lateral Medullary Infarction (Wallenberg's Syndrome): An Acute Disconnection Syndrome in Premotor Neurons Related to Swallowing Activity?. [physio-pedia.com] Esophageal Carcinoma After esophagus stenting, dysphagia was immediately alleviated. The dysphagia score decreased from 3.4 0.1 to 0.7 0.1 (P [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Primary outcomes were mean change in dysphagia score, overall survival, and quality of life. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The dysphagia dissolved as the esophageal tumor shrunk. The patient has been doing well for 17 months after the start of 3D-CRT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Our patient had no complications and only short-term dysphagia that resolved after temporary diet alteration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hoarseness and dysphagia occur in approximately 20% of cases, signaling recurrent laryngeal nerve involvement with vocal cord paralysis or tracheal compression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Review of systems was notable for occasional hoarseness and dysphagia. [web.archive.org]
