difficulty swallowing
Difficulty swallowing, or dysphagia, is usually a sign of a problem with the throat or esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the back of the mouth to the stomach). Although difficulty swallowing can happen to anyone, it is more common in the elderly, infants, and people who have problems in the brain or nervous system.
There are many different problems that can prevent the throat or esophagus from working properly. Some of these problems may be simple and superficial, while others are serious and serious. If a person has difficulty swallowing once or twice, this does not indicate a medical problem, but If he regularly has difficulty swallowing, he may have a more serious problem that needs immediate treatment.
Causes of difficulty swallowing
If the muscles and nerves that help move food through the throat and esophagus do not work properly, this leads to difficulty swallowing. This can happen if a person has:
- If you have had a stroke or an injury to the brain or spinal cord.
- Certain problems with the nervous system, such as post-polio syndrome, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or Parkinson's disease.
- An immune system problem that causes swelling (or inflammation) and weakness, such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis.
- Esophageal spasm, which means that the muscles of the esophagus have been subjected to sudden pressure, and sometimes this can prevent food from reaching the stomach.
- Scleroderma, in which case the tissues of the esophagus become narrow, which may cause food and acids to back up from the stomach to the throat and mouth.
Difficulty swallowing treatment
In order to obtain the appropriate treatment, the condition must be diagnosed first by the doctor, then the medications prescribed by him should be taken. There are some home remedies to relieve the symptoms of difficulty swallowing, including:
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- Eat hot soup with some dry bread.
- Stay away from soft drinks and citrus fruits, as they irritate the throat area and increase the difficulty of swallowing in return.
- Take antibiotics.
Causes of blockage of the throat or esophagus
Something is blocking the throat or esophagus. This can happen if a person has:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease, when stomach acid returns to the esophagus on a regular basis, it can cause ulcers in the esophagus, which can then become scarred making it narrow and somewhat blocked.
- Inflammation of the esophagus. This can be caused by various problems, such as GERD, an infection, or sensitivity to certain foods or things in the air, such as dust and germs.
- Esophageal tumors. These tumors may be cancerous or non-cancerous.
