The causes of difficulty in swallowing are: systemic disorders cerebrovascular disease – TIA, CVA, etc.motor neurone diseasescleroderma oesophageal dysmotility achalasia mechanical obstruction carcinomabenign stricture One-third of patients with GORD have mild intermittent dysphagia due to dysmotility. An upper GI endoscopy is indicated to: biopsy the oesophagus; treat with balloon dilatation; make a video barium swallow … Continue reading Dysphagia – aetiology