7 Reasons You May Have Trouble Swallowing

If you’re having trouble swallowing food, you may be suffering from a condition that affects many older people.

“Dysphagia means trouble swallowing,” says Amir Masoud, MD, the medical co-director of Hartford HealthCare Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center. “You might struggle to move food from your mouth to your throat, feel food stuck in your chest or notice it takes too long to go down.”

Here’s what you need to know about dysphagia and why you should see your doctor without delay.

7 common causes of dysphagia.