Dysphagia Flashcards
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What is odynophagia?
A
Pain on swallowing.
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Q
What is dysphagia?
A
Difficulty swallowing.
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Q
List some causes of dysphagia.
A
- Achalasia
- Obstruction of the oesophagus
- Compression of the oesophagus from outside
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Q
What is achalasia?
A
Smooth muscle motility problems (in lower oesophagus).
4
Q
What is difficulty swallowing solids known as?
A
Oesophageal dysphagia.
5
Q
What is difficulty swallowing liquids known as?
A
Oropharyngeal dysphagia.
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Q
How would you investigate oesophageal dysphagia?
A
Barium swallow/ endoscopy.
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Q
How would you investigate oropharyngeal dysphagia?
A
Flexible endoscopy evaluation of swallowing.
