Approach
- Be conscious of the possible serious pathologies
Vital points
- Difficulty swallowing liquids, solids or both
- Onset?
- Regurgitation?
- Can you eath a full meal?
- Weight loss?
Causes of dysphagia
Mechanical Obstruction | Co-ordination abnormalities |
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Investigations
- Barium swallow
- Endoscopy