Condition

Trouble Swallowing

Difficulty or discomfort when swallowing food or liquids, which can be caused by problems in the throat or esophagus.

Also called: dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, food getting stuck, choking on food, swallowing disorders

Who Can Help with Trouble Swallowing?

Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
ENT Doctors
A physician and surgeon who treats conditions of the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head and neck.
Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.
Hearing and Speech Clinics
A clinic that provides hearing tests, hearing aids and speech therapy.
Pediatric Gastroenterologists
A physician who treats digestive and liver problems in children, such as reflux, constipation, food intolerance and inflammatory bowel disease.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about trouble swallowing and what is right for you.