Approach to the patient with dysphagia

Ala A.Abdel Jalil; David A. Katzka; Donald O. Castell

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.04.026

Approach to the patient with dysphagia

Ala A.Abdel Jalil, David A. Katzka, Donald O. Castell

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Abstract

Dysphagia is a fascinating symptom. It is ostensibly simple when defined by trouble swallowing, yet its subtleties in deciphering and its variations in pathophysiology almost mandate a thorough knowledge of medicine itself. With patience and careful questioning, a multitude of various disorders may be suggested before an objective test is performed. Indeed, the ability to diligently and comprehensively explore the symptom of dysphagia is not only rewarding but also a real test for a physician who prides himself or herself on good history taking.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1138.e17-1138.e23
Journal	American Journal of Medicine
Volume	128
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2015.04.026
State	Published - Oct 1 2015

Keywords

Diagnosis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Motility disorders

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General Medicine

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