What You Need to Know About Dysphagia

Not many people understand what Dysphagia health complication entails. And they’re not to blame since it is among those health issues you’ll rarely hear about. But that’s not to say you should ignore it totally. After all, you never know what the future holds and you might find yourself contending with Dysphagia.

Rather than waiting until this happens, it pays off to dig deeper into Dysphagia and clear all the doubts in your mind. Well, Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, taking more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach. Dysphagia can be painful and in some cases swallowing is impossible.

Occasionally, the difficulty swallowing occurs when you eat to fast or don’t chew your food well enough. But this shouldn’t be a source of concern at all. But persistent Dysphagia can be a serious medical condition requiring treatment. Keep in mind Dysphagia can occur at any age, but it’s more common in older adults. The causes of swallowing problems tend to vary and treatment depends on the cause.

Either way, you should ensure you’re fully acquainted with most common signs and symptoms of Dysphagia. Among the most notable ones include pain while swallowing, inability to swallow, drooling, hoarseness, food coming back up, frequent heartburn, weight loss, and coughing or gagging when swallowing.

So, when should you see a doctor? To avoid regrets, be sure to see your health care provider if you regularly have difficulty swallowing or if weight loss, regurgitation or vomiting accompanies your Dysphagia. In the event that an obstruction interferes with breathing, call for emergency help immediately.

If you’re unable to swallow because you fell that food is stuck in your throat or chest, go to the nearest emergency department. That way, you can seek medical attention before Dysphagia puts your life at risk.

We can never conclude without understanding what causes Dysphagia. Any condition that weakens or damages the muscles and nerves used for swallowing or leads to a narrowing of the back of the throat or esophagus can lead to Dysphagia. The two common risk factors of Dysphagia include aging and certain neurological or nervous system disorders.

If you suspect that you might be suffering from Dysphagia, it is in your best interest to seek medical attention within the shortest time possible. The good news is you can reduce your risk of occasionally difficulty swallowing by eating slowly and chewing your food well.

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