Decoding Dysphagia: A Look at Its 10 Symptoms

4. Regurgitation of Food

The regurgitation of food is another unpleasant symptom of dysphagia. This can occur for many reasons, and it is often involuntary. Regurgitation is the spitting up of food from the stomach. Normally, the sphincter muscle between the stomach and the esophagus prevents this from happening. Some foods can result in a more harsh regurgitation; for example, bitter or acidic foods will cause you to vomit more acid originating from the stomach. In most cases, regurgitation happens because of a condition that affects the stomach or the esophagus, but dysphagia can also trigger it.