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Phagophobia: a case report.

Chathurie Suraweera¹, Raveen Hanwella, Varuni de Silva

¹University Psychological Medicine Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. dr.chathurie@gmail.com.

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Summary

Phagophobia, a rare swallowing disorder, can be successfully treated with cognitive behavioral techniques. This case highlights a psychological approach for managing this life-threatening condition when organic causes are excluded.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Gastroenterology

Background:

Phagophobia is a rare disorder with limited literature and no established treatments.
It presents as a life-threatening condition characterized by an intense fear of swallowing.

Observation:

A 25-year-old female presented with recurrent dysphagia, initially lasting a year and then a week of inability to swallow solids.
She exhibited behaviors like swallowing with water, small boluses, and avoidance of eating in public.
Psychological factors, including misconceptions about food and stress-related maladaptive coping, were identified.

Findings:

Organic causes for dysphagia were confidently excluded by the medical team.
The patient's symptoms were managed effectively using graded exposure and cognitive behavioral techniques.

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Cognitive behavioral techniques demonstrated success in treating phagophobia, despite the lack of defined treatment methods.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering psychological causes for dysphagia, even when rare.
Cognitive behavioral therapy offers a viable and successful treatment option for phagophobia.
Further research into the psychological underpinnings and therapeutic strategies for phagophobia is warranted.