Dysphagia

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• Dysphagia is a common problem and a symptom of many diseases; patients are therefore treated by various specialities.
• Unclear dysphagia requires urgent assessment to identify its precise cause and to begin appropriate treatment.
• Globus sensation, or the feeling of a lump in the throat, should be distinguished from dysphagia. Globus patients feel as though there is something lodged in their throat but have no problem swallowing.
• The cause of dysphagia may be structural, functional or of motor origin.
• Dysphagia may also be a manifestation of a neurological condition.
• Careful history taking can help to distinguish mild, benign causes of dysphagia from causes where urgent further investigations are indicated.

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C15, Deglutition Disorders, Diverticulum, Diverticulum, Esophageal, Dysphagia, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Esophageal Neoplasms, Esophageal Perforation, Esophageal Stenosis, Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Peptic, Gastroenterology, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Gastroscopy, Globus, Heller's operation, K22*, Manometry, Otorhinolaryngology, R13, Surgery, esophageal achalasia, esophageal carcinoma, esophageal dilatation, esophageal pH monitoring, swallowing pain