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==Differentiation of Dysphagia From other Conditions==
==Overview==
Dysphagia is distinguished from similar symptoms including [[odynophagia]], which is defined as painful swallowing, and [[Globus Pharyngis|globus]], which is  the sensation of a lump in the throat. A psychogenic dysphagia is known as [[phagophobia]].
Dysphagia is distinguished from similar symptoms including [[odynophagia]], which is defined as painful swallowing, and [[Globus Pharyngis|globus]], which is  the sensation of a lump in the throat. A psychogenic dysphagia is known as [[phagophobia]].



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Dysphagia is distinguished from similar symptoms including odynophagia, which is defined as painful swallowing, and globus, which is the sensation of a lump in the throat. A psychogenic dysphagia is known as phagophobia.

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