Gastroenterology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of dysphagia?
A
Oral dysphagia
Pharyngeal dysphagia
Cricopharyngeal dysphagia
Oesophageal dysphagia
2
Q
Oral dysphagia
A
Difficulty prehending or masticating food
3
Q
Pharyngeal dysphagia
A
Gagging or retching
4
Q
Cricopharyngeal dysphagia
A
Repeat attempts to swallow, excessive head movements, dropping food from mouth
5
Q
Oesophageal dysphagia
A
Regurgitation and/or coughing in association with swallowing
6
Q
Regurgitation localisation
A
Oesophageal disease
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