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Odynophagia

Odynophagia (from the Greek roots odyno-, pain + -phagia, from phagein, to eat) is painful swallowing, in the mouth (oropharynx) or esophagus. It can occur with or without dysphagia, or difficult swallowing.

Odynophagia often results in weight loss. It can be caused by many conditions, including very hot or cold food or drink, drugs, ulcers and mucosal destruction, upper respiratory tract infections, immune disorders, cancers, and motor disorders.

See also

Phagophobia

Source: Wikipedia

Translation of "Odynophagia"

Spanish: Odinofagia, French: Odynophagie, Croatian: Odinofagija, Italian: Odinofagia, Portuguese: Odinofagia.


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