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Difficulty Swallowing

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

When someone complains of difficult swallowing, the healthcare provider will want to know:

what the person means by difficulty swallowing. For example, a person may feel as though food is "sticking" in the throat or chest. Another individual may also have trouble when he or she starts to swallow. An individual may have pain with swallowing, but be able to swallow without difficulty.

how long the trouble has been occurring

whether there is any pain when swallowing

whether the trouble is constant or only happens sometimes

whether the trouble comes on with solid food, liquids or both

whether the trouble started suddenly or slowly

whether there has been any weight loss

what other medical conditions the person may have

what medications, drugs, and herbs the person may be taking

whether there is any family history of swallowing trouble

whether the person is having any other symptoms