Dysphagia is the medical word for difficulty swallowing. People with dysphagia have problems swallowing certain solid foods or liquids, while others cannot swallow at all. This symptom is usually due to a problem of the gullet (oesophagus). Less commonly, a problem at the back of the mouth, or something pressing on the oesophagus, can cause this symptom. There is a range of different causes of dysphagia - discussed below.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/digestive-health/difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia