How is psychogenic dysphagia diagnosed?

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Ashish jain

@unmil This diagnosis is one of exclusion. The condition is characterized by oral apraxia with intact speech and pharyngoesophageal and neurologic function.

Associated psychiatric conditions include anxiety, depression, somatoform disorders, hypochondriasis, conversion disorders, and eating disorders. Psychiatric evaluation and treatment often are needed.

Instances of swallowed foreign bodies do occur (bezoars), especially in patients with developmental disabilities, and this possibility also should be considered.