Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Remedies For Difficulty In Swallowing
Question: What causes the inability to Swallow?
Brief Answer:
Dysphagia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Difficulty in swallowing can be due to many reasons like infections like fungal or bacterial, pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
It can be some neuromuscular problem or a growth or mass.
It can be due mucosal diseases if esophagus like esophagitis.
It can be due to some mediastinal disease.
there can be various reasons and at various levels of the food passage.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards
Dysphagia
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Difficulty in swallowing can be due to many reasons like infections like fungal or bacterial, pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
It can be some neuromuscular problem or a growth or mass.
It can be due mucosal diseases if esophagus like esophagitis.
It can be due to some mediastinal disease.
there can be various reasons and at various levels of the food passage.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
