What Causes Odynophagia?

Odynophagia is a condition in which it is painful for an individual to swallow. Odynophagia patients can experience painful sensations in any part of the mouth, throat, or esophagus. A diagnosis of odynophagia usually involves diagnosing its underlying cause as well, which must be identified for the correct treatment to be prescribed. There are many different causes of odynophagia, and they range in severity. It is important for the patient to describe to the doctor how long the pain has been going on, where the pain is located and whether it gets worse with eating or drinking.