dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
what is dysphagia?
A
difficulty swallowing
2
Q
what is globus?
A
feeling of a lump in the throat
3
Q
what can neurological dysphagia be a result of?
A
bulbar or pseudobulbar palsy
4
Q
what is achalasia?
A
the LOS fails to relax normally
5
Q
what is mechanical dysphagia, weight loss, a short history and no reflux symptoms of?
A
oesophageal cancer
6
Q
what is longstanding weigh dysphasia, without weight los but accompanied by heartburn typical of?
A
benign peptic stricture
7
Q
oral causes of dyphagia
A
painful mouth ulcers
tonsilitis
glandular feveer
peritonsilar abscess
8
Q
neuro causes of dysphagia?
A
bulbar or pseudobulbar palsy
9
Q
neuromuscular causes of dysphagia?
A
achalasia
pharyngeal pouch
myasthenia gravis
oesophageal dysmotility
10
Q
mechanical causes of dysphagia?
A
oesophageal cancer
peptic oesophagitis
