Difficulty swallowing food
Difficulty swallowing food, or dysphagia, makes you feel like food is stuck in your throat or chest. It can lead to weight loss, malnutrition, and aspiration if not addressed.
Conditions that commonly cause difficulty swallowing food
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Stroke (Paralysis)
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Tonsillitis & Adenoiditis
Ayurvedic treatment for recurrent tonsillitis in children and adults.
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Bell's Palsy
Ayurvedic treatment for facial paralysis — personalised Ayurvedic therapies, and nerve regeneration therapy.
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Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Ayurvedic support for MCTD — managing overlapping autoimmune symptoms through immunomodulation and Panchakarma.
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Common Causes of Difficulty swallowing food
- Oesophageal stricture or narrowing
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Oesophageal cancer
- Neurological conditions (stroke, Parkinson's)
- Eosinophilic oesophagitis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Difficulty swallowing food
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- Seek prompt medical care if swallowing difficulty is worsening, you are losing weight, food gets completely stuck, or you have pain when swallowing.
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