INFORMATION ON DYSPHAGIA:-

Dysphagia may be defined as difficulty in swallowing and may also experience pain while swallowing. Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva. Often, Dysphagia makes it difficult to take in enough calories and fluids to nourish the body.


CAUSES OF DYSPHAGIA:-

The factors which leads to the development of Dysphagia are:-

1. Weak tongue or cheek muscles.
2. Small size of food pipe.
3. Stroke.
4. Nervous system disorder.
5. Cancer of the head, neck, or esophagus.
6. Injuries of the head, neck, and chest.


SYMPTOMS OF DYSPHAGIA:-

1. Weight loss.
2. Dehydration.
3. Pneumonia.


DIAGNOSIS OF DYSPHAGIA:-

1. X-ray.
2. Endoscopy.
3. laryngoscopy.


TREATMENT OF DYSPHAGIA:-

Treatment of Dysphagia includes Drug therapy, including Botulinum toxin injection, may provide relief to some subjects with Dysphagia. Surgery may also be needed in severely affected persons. Many subjects can be helped by changing their diets and learning new feeding techniques, for example, positioning the head and neck in a certain way to help in swallowing.