Odynophagia

Updated: 2024-10-18

Description

Pain while swallowing.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional immediately if you have food stuck in your throat or chest.

When to make a doctor's appointment

Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if:

• The pain won't go away.
• You're losing weight.
• Swallowed food is coming back up into your mouth, called regurgitation.
• You're vomiting.