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Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder and can happen to anyone, be it children or adults. This blog takes a look at some of the common causes of this eating and swallowing disorder in adults. Read here for more info about dysphagia treatment in Dubai – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Main reasons of dysphagia in adults


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The Main Causes of Dysphagia in Adults
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  • Dysphagia is a condition, which is caused due to
    a weakness or anomaly in one or more
    nerves/muscles that control all the sensations
    and movements that are required for swallowing
    and chewing.
  • It can happen due to several reasons. Let us look
    at some of the main causes of dysphagia in adults

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Result of a Stroke
  • Yes, it is true that dysphagia may occur due to a
    stroke and can also affect as many as 65 of
    stroke patients. The elderly especially suffer
    from this type of dysphagia.

4
Acid Reflux Disease
  • Acid reflux disease is another cause of
    dysphagia. People with the disease have issues in
    the esophagus, which can include ulcers,
    narrowing down of the esophagus or even a cancer
    that can lead to difficulty in swallowing. There
    are some specific antacid medicines, which can be
    used to treat this condition.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE)
  • This is a condition that affects young adults
    more frequently than others. The symptoms of this
    disorder are quite similar to the ones that are
    due to GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). 

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Neurological Problems 
  • Different neurological disorders may cause damage
    to the brain and the nerves. As a result, it can
    affect the muscles in the mouth and throat due to
    weak coordination. Hence, when adults start to
    chew or swallow food, it can lead to choking,
    coughing and in severe conditions, it can also
    lead to a type of pneumonia known as aspiration
    pneumonia and needs the best dysphagia treatment.

7
Radiotherapy
  • Sometimes radiotherapy treatment can lead to scar
    tissues. This can narrow down the passageway in
    the throat and the esophagus and therefore, leads
    to swallowing difficulties.

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Myasthenia Gravis
  • Myasthenia Gravis is a rare condition, which can
    lead the muscles to become weak.

Conclusion
  • If you live in the UAE and wondering about how to
    treat this disorder, you can get multiple options
    when it comes to dysphagia treatment in
    Dubai. For more insightful write-ups on
    swallowing disorders, keep a tab on this space.
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