Medical articles of Dysphagia

02/11/2022
Mr Nick Hamilton
ENT Specialist
Dysphagia: what is it, and how can it be managed?
Dysphagia, or, in other words, swallowing problems, can adversely affect the quality of one's life, even making it difficult to swallow liquids. In this article, esteemed consultant ENT surgeon and laryngologist, Mr Nick Hamilton, outlines the symptoms commonly associated with the condition, and tells us how it can be managed effectively.
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19/05/2022
Mr Anurag Jain
ENT Specialist
How are swallowing disorders diagnosed?
Swallowing problems can be an extremely uncomfortable experience, with many people choking, coughing, and struggling to keep food down as a result. To treat this effectively, it is important the cause is correctly diagnosed. Leading otolaryngologist, Mr Anurag Jain, based in Buckhurst Hill, London, and Brentwood, shares his expertise on the different causes and diagnosing them.
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05/05/2022
Dr Rami Sweis
Gastroenterologist
Dysphagia: It doesn’t have to be hard to swallow.
Dysphagia, a medical term for different symptoms that make swallowing difficult, can be caused by many things. Leading consultant gastroenterologist Dr Rami Sweis, based in London, discusses some of the causes, how they are diagnosed, and how treatment for each condition is carried out.
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23/09/2021
Professor Khurshid Akhtar
Surgeon
GORD in expert detail
Acid-related disorders are prevalent in western society and millions of consultations are held in UK every year. For example, in 1998 (now over 20 years ago) there were 14.8 million appointments at GP surgeries for GORD and related conditions. While many people with mild cases of acid reflux and GORD can easily manage their symptoms, more severe situations could require further treatment which may include surgery. Leading consultant general and upper GI surgeon Professor Khurshid Akhtar speaks to Top Doctors about GORD in detail, alongside what's involved in the surgical procedure to fix GORD and frequently asked questions, in this informative article.
31/08/2021
Dr Andrew Thillainayagam
Gastroenterologist
Series (Part One): GORD - An introduction
In this three-part article series, consultant physician and gastroenterology specialist, Dr Andrew Thillainayagam and Dr Neil Galletly, clinical research fellow, consider the impact of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Read a comprehensive summary of the condition in part one.
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24/08/2021
Professor Stuart Winter
ENT Specialist
The diagnosis process of swallowing problems
There are a variety of causes for swallowing problems, so the right tests and examinations must be done to consider the correct treatment. Professor Stuart Winter, an expert otolaryngologist, has explained what some of the problems are and how he diagnoses them.
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16/01/2019
Professor Martin Anthony Birchall
ENT Specialist
Can swallowing problems sometimes be psychological?
Ever feel the sensation of having something stuck in your throat but not sure if anything is really there? Expert otolaryngologist Professor Martin Birchall explains the possible causes and whether stress or anxiety can cause swallowing problems.
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29/10/2018
Dr Michael Glynn
Gastroenterologist
Are swallowing problems a sign of gullet cancer?
The ability to swallow is something we take for granted right up until the moment that we lose it. Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is an unpleasant symptom of a number of different things, some more serious than others. We turned to top gastroenterologist Dr Michael Glynn to answer our questions about swallowing problems.
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01/08/2017
Dr Sarmed Sami
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Swallowing difficulties: All about dysphagia
If you have difficulty swallowing, it means you have dysphagia. Here, Dr Sarmed Sami, renowned consultant gastroenterologist, provides an expert insight into the condition.
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30/05/2017
Professor Guri Sandhu
ENT Specialist
Difficulty in swallowing (Dysphagia)
Otolaryngologist and ENT specialist Mr Guri Sandhu discusses the causes of difficulty in swallowing and how it can be treated with or without surgery, depending on severity.
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