
Trouble Swallowing: Dysphagia Symptoms and Treatment
Swallowing is a natural and effortless process for most people. However, for approximately 15 million individuals in the United States, this seemingly simple action can become a substantial challenge due to a condition known as dysphagia, or trouble swallowing. Are there different types of dysphagia? There are two primary forms of dysphagia depending on what part of the swallowing mechanism is the source. Dysphagia stemming from the esophagus Esophageal dysphagia occurs when problems affect the esophagus, the muscular tube responsible