Progressive Dysphagia: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Progressive Dysphagia

We report a 64 year old Chinese-Malaysian woman who presented with progressive dysphagia and bilateral ptosis for about 6 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

weakness of proximal limbs, and progressive dysphagia. [scielo.br]

Complications of OPMD include ptosis and progressive dysphagia leading to eventual malnutrition and aspiration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Esophageal Achalasia

Most patients have progressive dysphagia for both liquids and solids. This article describes the symptoms of achalasia, its diagnosis, and treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We describe a patient who developed an ataxic sensory syndrome associated with xerophthalmia and progressive dysphagia with regurgitation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Left: Retained content and air-fluid level in the dilated esophagus of a 54 year-old woman with several years of progressive dysphagia. [endoatlas.com]

Esophageal Stenosis

He had self-discontinued his antireflux medication, and presented with a 2-week history of progressive dysphagia. [endoatlas.com]

A 5-year-old girl with Stevens-Johnson syndrome developed progressive dysphagia secondary to esophageal stenosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

dysphagia, may cause total obstruction Back to top [pathologyoutlines.com]

Esophageal Carcinoma

Both of our patients had common symptoms of progressive dysphagia and significant weight loss at presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Progressive dysphagia and weight loss are the most recognizable symptoms. The prognosis depends upon the stage of the tumor. [symptoma.com]

Herein, we present a rare case of a 44-year-old male patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus associated with the clinical symptoms of progressive dysphagia and [dovepress.com]

Central Pontine Myelinolysis

A 56-year-old woman with a poorly controlled type-2 diabetes mellitus presented with progressive dysarthria, dysphagia, and general weakness for 5 days. [imagejournals.org]

Case Report A 47-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with complaints of progressive dysphagia and dysarthria for a week, and this occurred just 2 days after he stopped [dx.doi.org]

We describe here a case of CPM that also displayed EPM without hyponatremia after alcohol withdrawal in a chronic alcoholic, and this resulted in a transient progressive course [dx.doi.org]

Herpes Simplex Esophagitis

A 19-year-old white woman presented with a 6-month history of progressively worsening dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She initially had dysphagia only for solid foods, but it has now progressed to liquids as well. [shmabstracts.com]

Heartburn and dysphagia are the most common symptoms. In most series patients have strictures and hiatal hernias. [nature.com]

Neoplasm of the Esophagus

Patients with advanced disease may present with progressive dysphagia (solids first, followed by liquids as the disease progresses), unintentional weight loss (10% or more [aafp.org]

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]

Dysphagia is the most common symptom, and is rapid in onset, progressing from difficulty in swallowing solid food and later to liquid within a matter of weeks. [surgwiki.com]

Peptic Esophagitis

Progressive dysphagia for solids is the most common presenting symptom. This may progress to include liquids. [gastrointestinalatlas.com]

This causes difficulty in food to pass through and leads to dysphagia. [news-medical.net]

[…] to return after therapeutic dilation.34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Over time both solid and liquid dysphagia may develop due to progressive narrowing of the stricture and associated [nature.com]

Esophageal Candidiasis

She initially had dysphagia only for solid foods, but it has now progressed to liquids as well. [shmabstracts.com]

[…] and little or no weight loss, whereas patients with malignant strictures have recent onset of progressive dysphagia and substantial weight loss. [appliedradiology.com]

Achalasia Presentation: Equal M:F incidence, most common in middle-age Slow progression of dysphagia Increased incidence of carcinoma Etiology: Unknown, although esophageal [radiologyassistant.nl]

Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Scleroderma

[…] and acid reflux Associated conditions other autoimmune diseases Prognosis systemic scleroderma is rapidly progressive involvement of pulmonary, renal, or cardiac systems [medbullets.com]

The most common source of decreased motility is the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter, leading to dysphagia and chest pain. [en.wikipedia.org]

Swelling of the skin is usually symmetric and progresses to induration. [merckmanuals.com]

Bulbar Poliomyelitis

Her clear perception of new difficulties in oropharyngeal function was consistent with progression of the objective measures of dysphagia. [nejm.org]

Asymmetric flaccid paralysis may develop and progress over 2 to 3 days. Encephalitic signs occasionally predominate. [merckmanuals.com]

Symptoms of dysphagia are progressive and appear to be more severe in patients who had bulbar involvement during the original attack of polio. [nejm.org]

Plummer-Vinson Syndrome

This is a case report of a 33 year old Asian female who presented with slowly progressive dysphagia and a long history of iron deficiency anaemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient had a 4-year history of severe iron deficiency anemia, a 2-year history of progressive dysphagia and weight loss, and a greater than 90% benign upper esophageal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient had a longstanding history of anemia and slowly progressive dysphagia of solid food. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Dysphagia Lusoria

We present the case of a 47-year-old female with symptoms of progressive dysphagia diagnosed with dysphagia lusoria using barium swallow and contrast computed tomography and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 36-year old woman presented with a 5-year history of progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract A 36-year old woman presented with a 5-year history of progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Esophageal Metastasis

Abstract A 65-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia, which proved to be the first clinical manifestation of a peripheral lung carcinoma (secondary to a submucosal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 60-year-old woman who had previous history of renal cell carcinoma was admitted to the hospital with progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After 2 years absence, she consulted our clinic with progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Esophageal Tuberculosis

Patients usually present with progressive dysphagia or odynophagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The patient was an 82-year-old man with progressive dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Here, we present a case of primary esophageal tuberculosis with non-progressive dysphagia for 4 months in a 41-year-old female. [omicsonline.org]

Corkscrew Esophagus

Intermittent dysphagia and chest pain; “corkscrew” appearance on barium esophagography and manometry Peptic stricture Progressive dysphagia, initially to solids only; associated [aafp.org]

[…] with progressive dysphagia. [explainmedicine.com]

May cauterize or inject epinephrine if needed Motility disorders Achalasia : Decreased peristalsis, increased sphincter tone Presentation: slowly progressive dysphagia, episodic [smartypance.com]

Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis

In this case example, a rapidly progressive dysphagia was not caused by secondary malignancy, as initially speculated, but resulted from a ventral-cervical osteophyte, considered [link.springer.com]

We report the case of progressive dysphagia and neck pain due to DISH of the cervical spine in a 70-year-old man, which was surgically removed with excellent postoperative [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Rarely, large projecting anterior osteophytes result in esophageal impingement and distortion leading to dysphagia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Biotin-Responsive Basal Ganglia Disease

which progresses to severe rigidity, dystonia, paraplegia and death, if not treated early with biotin. [newmedicalterms.com]

and that progresses to severe rigidity, dystonia, quadriparesis and death if not treated. [treatable-id.org]

and that progresses to severe cogwheel rigidity, dystonia, quadriparesis, and eventual death, if left untreated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Progressive Bulbar Paralysis

Inclusion Body Myositis Associated with Progressive Dysphagia: Treatment with Cricopharyngeal Myotomy. [cambridge.org]

Both bulbar and pseudobulbar palsy are seen mainly in men over 75 years old and present with progressive dysarthria and dysphagia. [amboss.com]

The patient experiences progressive dysarthria and dysphagia. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Oculo-Pharyngo-Distal Myopathy

weakness of proximal limbs, and progressive dysphagia. [redalyc.org]

Both diseases have autosomal dominant inheritance and OPDM patients are clinically similar to OPMD with slowly progressive ptosis, ophthalmoplegia and dysphagia except that [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] bilateral ptosis, dysphagia, and limb girdle weakness. [jnnp.bmj.com]

Esophageal Web

A 55-year-old woman had chronic, progressive dysphagia. An esophageal web in the cervical esophagus was identified by barium swallow and endoscopy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In the last 2 years, he developed progressive dysphagia, anorexia, vomiting, and poor weight gain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] intermittent dysphagia If cervical web and iron deficiency consider Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (also achlorhydria, glossitis & stomatitis) If distal esophagus "steak house syndrome [fprmed.com]

Malignant Neoplasm of the Esophagus

Locally advanced disease is common at presentation, progressive dysphagia being the primary symptom. Hoarseness, weight loss, and hematemesis may also be present. [amboss.com]

Symptoms are progressive dysphagia and weight loss. Diagnosis is by endoscopy, followed by CT and endoscopic ultrasound for staging. [merckmanuals.com]

References:[4][5] Clinical features Early stages: Often asymptomatic but may present with swallowing difficulties or retrosternal discomfort Late stages Common Progressive [amboss.com]

Esophageal Leiomyoma

A 37-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia and nocturnal aspiration. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 49yrs old, male patient presented progressive dysphagia during the last two years, initially to solids and, since two weeks, liquids he had lost 15 kilos. [ingentaconnect.com]

Esophageal Diverticula

Case Report A 78-year-old man presented to the outpatient clinic with progressive dysphagia with solid food for a few years. [acgcasereports.gi.org]

Patients with less severe or no ikakavih symptoms generally do not require any treatment.On the other hand, patients with pronounced progressive dysphagia and chest pain or [refluxcentar.com]

Determine if the patient has experienced subtle, gradually progressive esophageal dysphagia that primarily affected the swallowing of solid foods. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Poisoning

After discharge, the patient developed progressive dysphagia and secondary esophageal stenosis. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Case 1 presented with oral mucosal erosion at the acute stage of poisoning, followed by progressive dysphagia and choking while drinking water. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In combination with the CT findings, esophageal stenosis was considered because the patient developed progressive dysphagia and choking from drinking water after poisoning [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Traction Diverticulum of the Esophagus

Case Report A 78-year-old man presented to the outpatient clinic with progressive dysphagia with solid food for a few years. [acgcasereports.gi.org]

Patients with less severe or no ikakavih symptoms generally do not require any treatment.On the other hand, patients with pronounced progressive dysphagia and chest pain or [refluxcentar.com]

Is the dysphagia intermittent or progressive? [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Congenital Esophageal Diverticulum

If the diverticulum compresses the trachea or is associated with oesophageal stenosis or fistula, the symptoms of stridor, progressive dysphagia, respiratory distress, severe [medicbind.com]

Patients with less severe or no ikakavih symptoms generally do not require any treatment.On the other hand, patients with pronounced progressive dysphagia and chest pain or [refluxcentar.com]

Determine if the patient has experienced subtle, gradually progressive esophageal dysphagia that primarily affected the swallowing of solid foods. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Esophageal Diverticulosis

She suffered from progressive intermittent dysphagia for 17 years. During this period, she made a soft diet. She even had food impact treated by endoscopy. [scielo.org.co]

Esophageal Neurofibroma

The case of a 58-year-old woman with a 4-month history of progressive dysphagia and odynophagia is presented. [annalsthoracicsurgery.org]

Progressive dysphagia, worse with solids, developed over a 4-month period in a 58-year-old woman, followed by the onset of odynophagia for both solids and liquids. [annalsthoracicsurgery.org]

Verrucous Esophagal Carcinoma

Case report A 74-year-old male presented with 1 year history of progressive dysphagia for solids and liquids. [scielo.isciii.es]