10 Chagas Disease Symptoms
Symptom #6: Difficulty Swallowing
Difficulty swallowing can occur in Chagas disease due to megaesophagus or esophageal dilation, which prevents the esophagus to propel food and liquid properly from the mouth to the stomach.
This causes food to become lodged in the esophagus where it may decay, be regurgitated, or be inhaled into the lungs. This can cause aspiration pneumonia and other complications.
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