2023-04-26 17:20:02
I wrote – Nada Sami:
Most people think that difficulty swallowing is caused only by an organic cause in the body, but surprisingly, this annoying problem has psychological dimensions, which is something that some people rarely know.
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In the following report, “The Consulto” reviews the causes and symptoms of psychological dysphagia, according to the “Very wellmind” website.
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Types of dysphagia
A person is diagnosed with dysphagia, when he finds it difficult to swallow food, and this happens in more than one way, namely:
Oral dysphagia: Difficulty moving food from the mouth to the throat.
Esophageal dysphagia: Difficulty moving food down the esophagus.
Functional dysphagia: It has no clear medical cause.
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Reasons for psychological difficulty swallowing
Sometimes, difficulty swallowing may be a warning sign of a range of mental disorders, including:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Panic disorder.
– social phobia.
Anxiety disorder.
– Depression.
– phobia.
False swallowing or fear of choking.
Moreover, dysphagia is a possible side effect of some medications used to treat psychiatric disorders, as it causes dry mouth and weak esophageal muscle.
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Symptoms of psychological difficulty swallowing
There are symptoms associated with psychological difficulty swallowing, which may differ from one patient to another, depending on the mental disorder he suffers from, most notably:
Pain when swallowing.
A feeling that food is stuck in the throat, chest, or esophagus.
– Inability to swallow.
heartburn
drooling
hoarseness
– GERD.
Avoid certain foods, such as solid foods.
Excessive chewing.
– Weight loss
Fear of swallowing.
Stress and sadness.
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