Food or liquid that sticks, pain when you swallow, or a feeling that something’s caught in your throat? Swallowing problems have many causes, and a few are worth checking promptly. Get same-day, ENT-focused care for swallowing problems, in person or by video.
Swallowing problems, known medically as dysphagia, mean it’s hard, uncomfortable, or painful to move food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach. You might feel food sticking in the throat or chest, cough or choke while eating, or have pain when you swallow (called odynophagia). Causes range from a sore throat or acid reflux to inflammation, narrowing of the swallowing tube, or nerve and muscle issues. Because some causes need prompt evaluation, ongoing or worsening swallowing trouble is worth a visit.
Common symptoms include:
Same-day appointments available. Most insurance accepted.
Swallowing involves the throat, voice box, and the muscles and nerves that move food along, so the cause isn’t always obvious. An ENT-focused exam can look at the throat and swallowing structures and help pinpoint what’s behind it.
During your visit, your provider may review your history, examine your throat and neck, and look at the swallowing structures with a small scope when needed.
Virtual ENT care can help review your symptoms, sort through likely causes, and decide how urgently you should be seen.
An in-person visit is needed when your provider needs to examine the throat with a scope or arrange swallowing tests, which is common for ongoing or worsening trouble.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
If you need help deciding whether virtual care is right for you, our team is here to assist.
