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Dysphagia is symptom of esophageal disease food pipe. Swallowing difficulty is termed as DYSPHAGIA.

Causes of dysphagia/Swallowing difficulty are

Esophagitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease/GERD or Acid reflux

Hiatal Hernia

Achalasia Cardia

Oesophageal Cancer

Esophaegal Tumour (Leiomyoma)

Esophageal  Diverticulum

Weight of more than 5-10 kgs in 3 months along with difficult swallowing is a warning sign of serious underlying disease that needs workup from specialist

Diagnosis is done by Gastroscopy and Biopsy  and CT scan of Abdomen and CT scan of chest.

Dysphagia treatment or Swallowing difficulty Treatment depends upon the cause.

Esophageal Cancer Symptoms-

Swallowing difficulty is the earliest and predominant symptom of Esophageal cancer. Initially difficulty in swallowing is for solid food then liquids last to even saliva

Significant weight loss

Blood Vomit 

Excess salivation

 Dehydration

Esophageal Cancer Diagnosis  is done by Endoscopy Biopsy,  CT Scan of Chest Abdomen and PET Scan

Treatment depends upon the stage of the disease. Surgery (Esophagectomy)

 Chemoradiation, 

Stent Insertion 

PEG insertion and Feeding Jejunostomy are the options for Esophageal Cancer Treatment

Hiatal hernia is a protrusion of part of the stomach from the abdomen into the chest through the diaphragm hiatus (opening ). This is an internal hernia not visible from outside like abdominal hernia.

Hiatal hernia symptoms

Burps Burning in Chest, Vomiting, Pain in abdomen, Indigestion and difficulty in swallowing

Hiatal hernia Diagnosis is done by Gastroscopy and CT scan of the Abdomen

Medical Treatment -Lifestyle modifications, diet and favorable posture during sleep. Hiatal hernia surgery is suggested for advanced grades, disabling symptomatic and complicated  by bleeding, dysphagia and perforation.

Surgical Treatment depends upon the Symptoms and Grade of Hiatal Hernia. Laparoscopy hiatal hernia surgery is needed if  non surgical treatment fails.