Tag: Dysphagia

Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma: Signs and Diagnosis

Medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) is a rare type of thyroid cancer that develops from the parafollicular cells, also known as C-cells, of the thyroid...

Acute Laryngitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Care

Acute Laryngitis refers to the sudden inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, which is responsible for sound production. Located in the upper respiratory...

Tonsil Cancer: What You Need to Know

What is Tonsil Cancer? Tonsil cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that originates in the tissues of the tonsils, which are two...

Mucosal Melanoma: A Rare but Aggressive Cancer

Mucosal melanoma (MM) is an aggressive cancer that affects the protective lining (soft tissue) of internal organs i.e., mucosal membranes. Such types of cancers...

Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, Risks & Treatment

Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a type of esophageal cancer that arises from the glandular cells in the lower part of the esophagus, near the junction...

Barium Swallow: A Key Diagnostic Tool for Digestive Health

A Barium Swallow is a special type of X-ray scan that allows doctors to look inside your esophagus, a pipe-like organ connecting your mouth with...