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46 possible causes of 'Swallowing problem'
1. Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a disruption in the ability to move food or liquid from the mouth through the pharynx and esopha...

Symptoms:

  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 2. Strep throat
Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the th...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 3. Goiter
A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. It is not cancer.There are different kinds of goit...

Symptoms:

  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Hoarseness
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is a condition in which food or liquid travels backwards from the stoma...

Symptoms:

  • Gagging
  • Burning sensation in mouth
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Bitter taste in mouth
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 5. Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea(windpipe).
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Peripheral cyanosis
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Blue fingernails
  • Airway obstruction
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 6. Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation(swelling) of the tonsils.The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and...

Symptoms:

  • Speech articulation problems
  • Cough
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 7. Cancer - throat or larynx
Cancer of the throat is cancer of the vocal cords, voice box(larynx), or other areas of the throat.Vocal cord...

Symptoms:

  • Pain
  • Cough
  • Blood tinged sputum
  • High-pitched breath sounds
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 8. Stroke
A stroke is an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. A stroke is sometimes called a"brai...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.

Symptoms:

  • Clumsiness
  • Agnosia
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Irregular breathing
  • Swallowing problem
Click to view article 9. Vertigo-associated disorders
Vertigo is a sensation of motion or spinning that is often described as dizziness.Vertigo is not the same as ...

Symptoms:

  • Surroundings spinning round
  • Swallowing problem
  • Slurred speech
  • Vertigo
Click to view article 10. Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the v...

Symptoms:

  • Headache
  • Fever
  • Throat irritation
  • Sore throat
  • Swallowing problem
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