Difficult or painful swallowing, Food sticks on swallowing and Continuous, unexplained weight loss
This page contains some of the conditions that could be the cause of these symptoms, although it is not a complete list of possible conditions.
Conditions
Achalasia
Achalasia means that your gullet has lost its ability to move food along and the valve at the end of your gullet fails to open to allow food to pass into your stomach.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Difficult or painful swallowing
- Food sticks on swallowing
- Burning pain in chest or upper abdomen
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Chest pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Achalasia.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Oesophageal Cancer
Cancer of the oesophagus, also known as oesophageal cancer, is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that affects the oesophagus (gullet).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Food sticks on swallowing
- Difficult or painful swallowing
- Feeling sick or nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Burning pain in chest or upper abdomen
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Oesophageal Cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
