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What could cause dysphagia?
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Many causes: The answer is there are many causes. This symptom needs to checked out by a doctor to determine the cause in each case.
Answered 7/1/2013
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Many reason: Dysphagia by definition is difficulty swallowing so all sorts of problems of the tongue, throat and esophagus can cause dysphagia. Some common reasons are neurological problems like stroke or diseases of the esophagus. For an accurate diagnosis evaluation by a physician is recommended.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Many causes: Dysphagia is caused by many things, gastroesophageal reflux, strictures, muscle disorder of the esophagus, cancer, spasm... Workup may include an endoscopy to view the esophagus, barium swallow, muscle tests of the esophagus called manometry,...
Answered 11/1/2015
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