UConn Health Minute: Solving Swallowing Disorders

More than 15 million Americans have a swallowing disorder. Swallowing problems may be temporary, or they may be an indication of a serious medical problem. UConn Health’s new Esophageal Disease Center is an alliance of specialists equipped to diagnose and treat these types of digestive system disorders.

Dr. Houman Rezaizadeh, director of the UConn Health Esophageal Disease Center, during a patient exam. (Frank Barton/UConn Health)

More than 15 million Americans have a swallowing disorder. Swallowing problems may be temporary, or they may be an indication of a serious medical problem. UConn Health’s new Esophageal Disease Center is an alliance of specialists equipped to diagnose and treat these types of digestive system disorders.