dysphagia

noun

dys·pha·gia dis-ˈfā-j(ē-)ə

: difficulty in swallowing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The combination of Richard’s dysphagia and dilated esophagus suggested a rare diagnosis: achalasia. —

Douglas G. Adler, Discover Magazine, 18 Dec. 2018 Electrocardiographic abnormalities, myocardial lesions, constipation and dysphagia (difficult or painful swallowing) are just a few of the symptoms resulting from infection (c)(d). —

Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2011 Clinical symptoms of foodborne botulism include gastrointestinal, neurological and muscular signs such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, blurry vision, dysphagia and symmetrical weakness and paralysis (1). —

Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2011 The cause was esophageal dysphagia, his wife, Joanne Presten, said. —

Alex Traub, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2022 Another common reason for a liquid diet is dysphagia, or trouble swallowing. —

Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 2 June 2022 Sometimes dysphagia can be improved with interventions such as speech therapy. —

Julie Stewart, Men's Health, 2 June 2022 Career Goals: Become a geriatric medical speech pathologist specializing in dementia, Alzheimer’s and dysphagia. —

Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 10 Dec. 2021 According to the report, the 83-year-old woman sought treatment at a gastroenterology clinic for dysphagia (aka, swallowing difficulties) and regurgitation after every meal. —

Maggie O'neill, Health.com, 29 Apr. 2020 See More

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