Unit 1 - Dysphagia (e-book)
1.4 Detection and diagnosis
1.4.2 Diagnosis
Your doctor can carry out an initial assessment of your swallowing and a physical examination and then refer you for further tests and questions such as:
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How long you've had signs of dysphagia.
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whether your symptoms come and go or are getting worse.
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whether dysphagia has affected your ability to swallow solids, liquids or both.
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whether you've lost weight.