Phagophobia
Phagophobia is an intense and persistent fear of swallowing, which can lead a person to avoid certain foods, liquids, or pills for fear of choking, even without a physical cause to justify it.
Frequent manifestations: it is usually accompanied by anxiety when eating, avoidance of certain textures, and sometimes weight loss or changes in eating habits due to the distress it causes.
When to seek help? When the fear of swallowing interferes with daily eating or emotional well-being, it is worth addressing it with professional support.
Which specialist treats it? The psychologist and the psychoanalyst support this type of anxiety-related fear. Talking with a mental health professional can help understand the origin of the fear and restore a calm relationship with food.
Data on 14 doctors who treat phagophobia
Specialties that treat phagophobia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in phagophobia
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dra. Gabriela Osio Morales
Dr. Felix Velasco Alva
Dra. Josefina Maldonado Lozano
Dra. Monica Claudia Luna Pineda
Dra. Esperanza Olivas Elias
Dra. Martha Alicia Luna Chavez
Dr. Tadeo Javier Meza Quintero
Dra. Tania Rey
Dra. Estefanía Castillo González
Dr. Marisol Leyva
Dr. Ecsar Valles Miranda
Dra. Mónica Gabriela Zarazúa Borri
Dr. Fanny Solis Arevalo
Dr. Jacqueline A. Cruz Reyes
Dra. Erika Guadalupe Rojas Alcala
Frequently asked questions
What is phagophobia?
Phagophobia is an intense and persistent fear of swallowing, which can lead a person to avoid certain foods, liquids, or pills for fear of choking, even without a physical cause to justify it.
Which doctor treats phagophobia?
Phagophobia is usually treated by specialists in psychoanalyst, psychologist.