2- dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
what is dysphagia?
A
difficulty swallowing
2
Q
what is odynophagia?
A
painful swallowing
3
Q
what are important features in history of dysphagia?
A
- weight loss
- vomiting
- haematemesis
- family history
4
Q
what is 1st line investigation of dysphagia?
A
OGD (oral-gastro endoscopy)
5
Q
what are causes for dysphagia?
A
- bulbar palsy = neurological problem in initiating swallowing (cranial nerve abnormalities)
- GORD = gastro-oesophageal reflux disease →causes oesophagitis which can make sore but also get feeling of food sticking
- candidiasis = fungal infection (candida infection) of oesophagus - common for immunosuppressed or asthma with inhaler steroids with bad technique
6
Q
what is eosinophilic oesophagitis?
A
= chronic inflammatory conditions = allergic response
- all ages
- intermittent dysphagia - reflux, nauseated, put off food
