Dysphagia - Glossary Definition

Definition of Dysphagia:

Difficulty in swallowing.

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Dermatomyositis

...the condition

“...Involvement of the striated muscle of the pharynx and upper portion of the esophagus leads to dysphagia and regurgitation...”

“...weakness, an inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements (ataxia), tremor, partial paralysis, difficulty in hearing, seeing, or speaking (Broca's aphasia), or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia). Symptoms of Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Early symptoms of encephalitis in herpes simplex patients include fever and headache...”

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Muscular Dystrophy

...our question about Difficulty when swallowing

“Hereditary conditions such as muscular dystrophy can lead to swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) due to a lack of muscle control necessary for normal swallowing.”

Wilson's Disease

...the condition

“...There it can cause motor neurologic disease characterized by any combination of tremors, dystonia, dysarthria, dysphagia, chorea, drooling, open-mouthedness, and incoordination...”

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