Dysphagia
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or even saliva, and it can feel as if food gets stuck or has trouble going down the throat or chest.
Possible causes: These range from problems in the muscles and nerves that coordinate swallowing to disorders of the esophagus, so its origin is varied.
Signs worth watching for:
- Frequent choking or coughing when eating
- Pain when swallowing or a feeling of obstruction
- Unintentional weight loss
Which specialist treats it? The gastroenterologist, the otolaryngologist, and the neurologist take part depending on the suspected cause. If swallowing becomes a routine effort, it is worthwhile for a professional to investigate the underlying reason.
Data on 1,859 doctors who treat dysphagia
Specialties that treat dysphagia
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Doctors specialized in dysphagia
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Erick Bautista
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Abel Alberto Pavía López
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Víctor Manuel Ramírez Carpio
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Enrique Zaragoza Perez
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Alvaro Takane Kimura
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Oscar Sánchez Escandón
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Frequently asked questions
What is dysphagia?
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or even saliva, and it can feel as if food gets stuck or has trouble going down the throat or chest.
Which doctor treats dysphagia?
Dysphagia is usually treated by specialists in anesthesiologist, cardiologist, general surgeon, diabetologist, endocrinologist, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, geriatrician, hematologist, critical care and intensive care specialist, general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pulmonologist, neurosurgeon, neurophysiologist, neurologist, otolaryngologist, pediatrician.