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Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) means that it takes more time and effort to get food or fluids from your mouth to your stomach. Dysphagia can also be associated with pain. In some cases, swallowing may not be possible. - Occasional swallowing difficulties, which can occur when you overeat or not chew your food well enough, are usually not a cause for concern. However, persistent dysphagia can indicate a serious illness that needs treatment.
- Dysphagia can occur at any age, but is more common in the elderly. The causes of swallowing problems vary, and treatment depends on the cause. Dysphagia treatment in Nizamabad
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms related to dysphagia can include:
- Pain when swallowing (odynophagia)
- I can’t swallow
- Sensation of food stuck in the throat or chest or behind the breastbone (breastbone)
- Drooling
- Be hoarse
- To bring back food (belching)
- Frequent heartburn
- Have food or stomach acid in your throat
- Lose weight unexpectedly
causes
Swallowing is complex, and a number of conditions can disrupt this process. Sometimes the cause of the dysphagia cannot be identified. However, dysphagia generally falls into one of the following categories.
Esophageal dysphagia
Esophageal dysphagia refers to the feeling that food gets stuck at the base of your throat, in your chest, or gets stuck after you swallow it. Some of the causes of esophageal dysphagia are:
Achalasia. If your lower esophageal (sphincter) muscle is not relaxing properly to allow food to get into your stomach, it can cause you to move food back down your throat. The muscles in the wall of the esophagus can also be weak, a condition that tends to worsen over time.
Diffuse spasm. This condition results in several poorly coordinated high pressure contractions of your esophagus, usually after you swallow. Diffuse spasm affects the involuntary muscles in the walls of your lower esophagus. Dysphagia treatment in Nizamabad
Risk factors
The following risk factors for dysphagia are:
- Aging. Due to natural aging and normal wear and tear of the esophagus, and a higher risk of certain conditions such as stroke or Parkinson’s, older people are at greater risk of difficulty swallowing. However, dysphagia is not considered a normal sign of aging.
- Certain health conditions. People with certain neurological or nervous system disorders are more likely to have difficulty swallowing.
Complications
Difficulty swallowing can cause:
Malnutrition, weight loss and dehydration. Dysphagia can make it difficult to get enough food and fluids.
Aspiration pneumonia. Food or liquids that get into your airways if swallowed can cause aspiration pneumonia because they can carry bacteria into the lungs.
Suffocation. Choking can occur when food gets stuck in the throat. When food completely blocks the airway and no one is involved in a successful Heimlich maneuver, death can occur.
prevention
Although swallowing difficulties cannot be avoided, by eating slowly and chewing your food well, you can reduce the risk of occasional swallowing difficulties. Early detection and effective treatment of GERD can reduce the risk of dysphagia due to esophageal stricture. Dysphagia treatment in Nizamabad
