Dysphagia history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Feham Tariq, MD [2]
Overview
The most important factor in the evaluation of any dysphagia is a detailed history, and a thorough review of symptoms that can differentiate esophageal from oropharyngeal dysphagia and help predict the specific etiology. How a patient describes the symptoms and their timing, associated historical features, and other characterizations may specifically denote the anatomic level of swallowing dysfunction.
Symptoms of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Evaluation and management of dysphagia is a multidimensional task and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Initial steps include the following:[1][2][3][4][5][6]
- Confirming the presence of a swallowing dysfunction.
- Defining its anatomic level (oropharyngeal vs esophageal) [7]
- Mechanism (motor vs mechanical)
- Underlying specific etiology; and ascertaining the integrity of oropharyngeal swallow and the degree of risk or presence of silent or overt aspiration. Subsequent assessment must determine the patients abilities and impairments and the degree to which these impairments can be improved.
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Symtoms of Esophageal Dysphagia
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In Infants and Children, Symptoms may Include:
- Low interest in feeding or meals
- Tension in the body while feeding
- Refusal to eat foods that have certain textures
- Lengthy feeding or eating times (30 minutes or longer)
- Food or liquid leaking from the mouth
- Coughing or gagging when eating or nursing
- Spitting up or vomiting during feeding or meals
- Strained breathing while eating and drinking
- Poor weight gain or growth
References
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- ↑ Hendrix TR (1980). "Schatzki ring, epithelial junction, and hiatal hernia--an unresolved controversy". Gastroenterology. 79 (3): 584–5. PMID 7429120.
- ↑ Bakari G, Benelbarhdadi I, Bahije L, El Feydi Essaid A (2014). "Endoscopic treatment of 135 cases of Plummer-Vinson web: a pilot experience". Gastrointest Endosc. 80 (4): 738–41. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2014.05.332. PMID 25085338.
- ↑ Bakshi SS (2016). "Plummer-Vinson Syndrome". Mayo Clin Proc. 91 (3): 404. doi:10.1016/j.mayocp.2015.11.002. PMID 26944249.
- ↑ Lind CD (2003). "Dysphagia: evaluation and treatment". Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 32 (2): 553–75. PMID 12858606.
- ↑ Scheurer U (1991). "[Dysphagia]". Ther Umsch. 48 (3): 150–61. PMID 2042117.