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Dysphagia

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Dysphagia

  • See Also
  1. Dysphagia from Oropharyngeal Cause (Pharyngitis)
  2. Dysphagia from Esophageal Cause
  3. Dysphagia Diet
  4. Globus Hystericus
  • Definition
  1. Disordered swallowing
  • Causes
  1. See Dysphagia from Oropharyngeal Cause (Pharyngitis)
  2. See Dysphagia from Esophageal Cause
  3. Neurogenic Causes
    1. Dysphagia after Cerebrovascular Accident
    2. Bulbar Paralysis
    3. Myasthenia Gravis
    4. Hepatolenticular Degeneration (Wilson's Disease)
    5. Botulism
    6. Lead Poisoning
    7. Alcohol Intoxication
    8. Fluoride Overdose
  4. Miscellaneous Causes
    1. Xerostomia (e.g. Sjogren's Syndrome)
    2. Pill Esophagitis
    3. Hypomagnesemia (Magnesium deficiency)