Overview
... You might take swallowing for granted — you take a bite of food, chew and swallow. Most people don''t think much more about it. But for some people, difficulty swallowing makes every meal a chal...

Overview
... You might take swallowing for granted — you take a bite of food, chew and swallow. Most people don''t think much more about it. But for some people, difficulty swallowing makes every meal a chal...

Overview
... You might take swallowing for granted — you take a bite of food, chew and swallow. Most people don''t think much more about it. But for some people, difficulty swallowing makes every meal a chal...

Swallowing Disorders Information Page
... Swallowing disorders - defined as difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach - occur in all age groups, but especially in the elderly. The disorders can occur at any stage of t...

Wallenberg''s Syndrome Information Page
... Wallenberg's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by swallowing difficulties and hoarseness which results from paralysis of a portion of the vocal cord. The disorder is generally caus...

Dysphagia
... People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and may also experience pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva...

Digestive Diseases Dictionary
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when talking or writing about digestive diseases. It is designed for people who have digestive diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...

Your Digestive System and How It Works
... The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus (see figure). Inside this tube is a lining called the mucosa. In the mouth, stomach, and sm...