Difficulty in Swallowing :
Problems in the mouth, throat, and oesophagus can make it difficult to swallow food and drink. Such difficulty is called dysphagia. Conditions that affect the nerves or muscles involved in swallowing can cause dysphagia. Structural issues in the mouth, throat, or oesophagus can also cause this problem. A doctor may order one or more tests to find the cause of the difficulty in swallowing. Imaging tests like the barium swallow test and upper endoscopy are usually ordered. Untreated dysphagia can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and choking. Depending on the root cause, the doctor may prescribe medication, recommend changes in lifestyle, or ask the patient to use a feeding tube. Consulting a speech and language pathologist is a wise choice since they can teach exercises that make it easier to swallow food and drink.
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Dwaraka Nagar Road, Visakhapatnam
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Akkayyapalem, Visakhapatnam
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Steelplant Road, Aganampudi
Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
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