Jul 31, 2024 · Any condition that weakens or damages these muscles and nerves or causes narrowing of the back of the throat or esophagus can cause dysphagia. Dysphagia generally …

Jul 31, 2024 · Severe dysphagia If difficulty swallowing prevents you from eating and drinking enough and treatment doesn't allow you to swallow safely, a feeding tube may be recommended.

Jan 17, 2020 · When a person is having trouble swallowing — the medical term is dysphagia — the first step is to identify the point in the swallowing process where the problem is happening.

Jul 19, 2024 · Symptoms may include: Difficulty swallowing, called dysphagia, which may feel like food or drink is stuck in the throat. Swallowed food or saliva flowing back into the throat. …

Jul 12, 2024 · Overview Dysarthria happens when the muscles used for speech are weak or are hard to control. Dysarthria often causes slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to …

Jul 31, 2024 · Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota has a special dysphagia clinic, the Esophageal Clinic, to coordinate care of children and adults who have dysphagia. The Swallowing Clinic at …

Jul 9, 2024 · Overview Esophageal manometry (muh-NOM-uh-tree) is a test that shows how well the esophagus is working. It measures muscle contractions of the esophagus as water moves …

Jul 2, 2024 · Dysphagia and impaction. You may have difficulty swallowing, called dysphagia. Or food may become stuck when you swallow. This is known as impaction. Additional symptoms. …

Apr 23, 2025 · Backwash of food or sour liquid in the throat. Upper belly or chest pain. Trouble swallowing, called dysphagia. Sensation of a lump in the throat. If you have nighttime acid …

Jun 11, 2022 · Aphasia is a disorder that affects how you communicate. It can impact your speech, as well as the way you write and understand both spoken and written language. …