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Sideropenic Dysphagia
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Paterson - Kelly Syndrome or Plummer - Vinson Syndrome
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| Description: |
This is a disorder linked to long term iron deficiency; it causes difficulty with swallowing due to web like structure that from in the oesophagus (the tube which food travels down, to the stomach) it has been linked to autoimmune although in some that is disputed. It affects mainly women aged 40-70.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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