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Odynophagia

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ICD-10
  
R07

DiseasesDB
  
17942

ICD-9-CM
  
787.20

Specialty
  
Gastroenterology Otorhinolaryngology

Odynophagia (/ō-dĭn'ə-fā'jə, -jē-ə)/; from odyno "pain" + -phagō "to eat") is pain when swallowing. The pain may be felt in the mouth or throat and can occur with or without difficulty swallowing. The pain may be described as an ache, burning sensation, or occasionally a stabbing pain that radiates to the back. Odynophagia often results in inadvertent weight loss.

Odynophagia may have environmental or behavioral causes, such as:

  • Very hot or cold food and drinks
  • Taking certain medications
  • Using drugs, tobacco, or alcohol
  • Trauma or injury to the mouth, throat, or tongue

    • It can also be caused by certain medical conditions, such as:

  • Ulcers
  • Abscesses
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Inflammation or infection of the mouth, tongue, or throat (esophagitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, epiglottitis)
  • Immune disorders
  • Oral or throat cancer

    • References

    Odynophagia Wikipedia
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