Types Of Dysphagia

Dysphagia can be classified into four categories based on the location of the swallowing impairment. They are as follow:

• Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

  Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a term that describes swallowing problems occurring in the mouth and or the throat.

• Esophageal Dysphagia

  Esophageal dysphagia, refers to the sensation of food sticking or getting caught in the base of your throat or chest after you have started to swallow.

• Esophagogastric Dysphagia

  Esophagogastric dysphagia occurs when there is an impairment for passage of material from the lower esophageal sphincter into the gastric fundus due to motor or physical obstruction.

• Paraesophageal Dysphagia

  Paraesophageal dysphagia occurs when there is either physical impingement on the esophageal wall and lumen or infiltration of the esophageal wall leading to obstruction.

Dysphagia can be classified into four types. They are Oropharyngeal Dysphagia, Esophageal Dysphagia, Esophagogastric Dysphagia, and Paraesophageal Dysphagia.