dysphagia

Thân thiện

A patient with dysphagia drinks a thick liquid from a small cup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by difficulty or pain when swallowing: Dysphagia refers to the sensation of food or liquids being hindered in their passage from the mouth to the stomach. It is a symptom, not a disease itself, and can indicate various underlying health issues.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's dysphagia made it difficult for her to eat solid foods.
  • After his stroke, he developed dysphagia and required a modified diet.
  • Persistent dysphagia is a reason to consult a doctor for evaluation.

Advanced Usage

• "Oropharyngeal dysphagia": Difficulty in the initial phase of swallowing, involving the mouth and throat (pharynx). This type is often related to neurological or muscular problems.

  • Parkinson's disease can cause oropharyngeal dysphagia.

• "Esophageal dysphagia": The sensation that food is stuck in the base of the throat or chest after swallowing has begun. This type is often related to problems with the esophagus itself.

  • A narrowing of the esophagus, or stricture, is a common cause of esophageal dysphagia.

Variants and Related Words

• Dysphagic (adj): Relating to or suffering from dysphagia.

  • The dysphagic patient was referred to a speech-language pathologist.

• Odynophagia (n): A related but distinct condition meaning pain during swallowing.

  • While dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, odynophagia specifically refers to painful swallowing.

Synonyms

• Swallowing difficulty: A plain-language synonym.
• Deglutition disorder: A more formal, clinical term.

Antonyms

• Euphagia: (A rare, technical term) Normal, easy swallowing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful