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Trouble Swallowing

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What is Trouble Swallowing?

As typically defined, dysphagia is a condition in which disruption of the swallowing process interferes with a patient's ability to eat. It can result in aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, and airway obstruction.

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Symptoms associated with dysphagia can include: Pain while swallowing. Not being able to swallow. Feeling as if food is stuck in the throat or chest or behind the breastbone

  • Malnutrition, weight loss, and dehydration. Dysphagia can make it difficult to take in enough food and fluids.
  • Aspiration pneumonia. Food or liquid entering the airway during attempts to swallow can cause aspiration pneumonia as a result of the food introducing bacteria into the lungs.
  • Choking
  • Some medicines, such as antipsychotics.
  • Having a learning disability.
  • A cleft lip and palate in babies.
  • Heartburn and acid reflux, especially in children or people who have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.

Try eating smaller, more frequent meals. Cut your food into smaller pieces, chew food thoroughly and eat more slowly. If you have difficulty swallowing liquids, there are products you can buy to thicken liquids. Trying foods with different textures to see if some cause you more trouble.

  • A condition that affects the nervous system, such as a stroke, head injury, or dementia.
  • Cancer – such as mouth cancer or oesophageal cancer.
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) – where stomach acid leaks back up into the oesophagus.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Self- Treatment

Chewing food thoroughly, eating smaller meals and trying foods with softer textures may make it easier to swallow. Avoiding caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and foods that are hard to swallow may also help.

Seeking Medical Care

See a doctor immediately if you Have trouble breathing Experience a lasting feeling that food is stuck in your throat Can't swallow anything Make an appointment to see a doctor if you Have symptoms that last more than few days Unintentionally lose weight Vomit

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Procedures for swallowing disorders include: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) to treat achalasia by cutting a tight ring of muscle to loosen it. Diverticulectomy to remove a diverticulum in the esophagus. Sometimes, doctors also need to cut muscles in the esophagus (myotomy).

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