Decoding Dysphagia: A Look at Its 10 Symptoms

3. Painful Swallowing

Another sign of dysphagia is a related condition known as odynophagia, which refers to pain when swallowing. The pain is often localized in the throat, but it can also be felt around the mouth. Sometimes the pain is described as an ache or a burning sensation, but it can also be described in more serious terms as a stabbing pain. It may radiate from the mouth to different parts of the throat. Consuming certain types of foods is likely to cause odynophagia. Foods that are especially harmful are hot or cold food and drinks. Certain medications may also trigger pain.