Dysphagia Flashcards
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Q
Common Causes and Investigations of dysphagia
A
Tumours (gastric, oesophageal, pharyngeal)
GORD reflux + stricture
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
Achalasia - aperistalsis of oesophagus and failure to relax. Decrease of nerve plexus and vagus nerve degeneration. Dysphagia for both solids & liquids. (Beaks sign)
Enlarged Right Atrium
FBC & ESR
Barium Swallow
OGD
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Symptoms of oesophageal malignancy
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Dysphagia - Fluids then Solids - gradual loss
Weight loss
Vomiting
Upper GI bleed
