There are people who suffer from a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Testing is done to confirm the presence of dysphagia. When medical researchers conducted a swallow study for dysphagia, it yielded valuable information that will help future sufferers of this disorder.
The disorder strikes elderly adults and people who have some type of brain or nervous system dysfunction. When someone has one or two esophageal spasms it does not necessarily indicate she or he has this disorder. If it happens frequently, testing can be done to confirm the malady.
There are tests routinely used to identify dysphagia and what caused it. An x-ray using barium as a contrast material shows the physician the shape and muscular activity occurring in your esophagus. As the food passes through, any blockage will be highlighted.
In the dynamic study foods of various consistencies are coated with barium. The doctor can see the foods as they are pass through the esophagus. This is especially useful for revealing how the muscles move as you chew and swallow.
When food or drink goes down the airway instead of the esophagus, it is a dangerous situation. It sometimes causes death. If someone drinks to excess and passes out, he or she may vomit and the airway may be obstructed if he or she is unconscious.
An endoscopy is a test that threads an instrument with a light on the end down the throat. A physician can observe the inner walls of the esophagus. One other invasive test passes a laryngoscope, a fiber optic tube, through the nose rather than the mouth.
The manometry test is used to measure muscular contractions inside the esophagus. It connects to a device that measures those contractions to determine how strong they are. The tests all provide valuable information.
When the disorder is confirmed, the optimal treatment can be arranged based on the type. For example, an oropharyngeal case is treated by a speech language pathologist. Nerves that activate the swallowing reflex are restimulated. The position of the food placed in the mouth may improve function as well.
Esophageal dysphagia is treated by dilating the sphincter muscle of the esophagus that is constricted and causing the difficulty. If there is a tumor or pharyngeal diverticula identified, surgery may be required. If the causative factor is a condition called GERD, medication may be needed.
A person who has suffered an esophageal spasm, but, is diagnosed as having a normal esophagus, may be given medication to relax the esophagus. This reduces discomfort. If the spasm or spasms reoccur, more testing may be done.
An elderly person who is dysphagic may be unable to get the proper nutrition. A liquid diet may be prescribed. In a case where the patient is in a comatose state, a feeding tube may be the only solution.
Those stricken with dysphagia and pulmonary compromise concurrently were the subjects of a research study. Existing databases from previous research were used to gather numbers on those who had first suffered a cardiovascular accident, also called a stroke. Ascertaining the number of patients who suffered this comorbidity was the goal of this research study.
The disorder strikes elderly adults and people who have some type of brain or nervous system dysfunction. When someone has one or two esophageal spasms it does not necessarily indicate she or he has this disorder. If it happens frequently, testing can be done to confirm the malady.
There are tests routinely used to identify dysphagia and what caused it. An x-ray using barium as a contrast material shows the physician the shape and muscular activity occurring in your esophagus. As the food passes through, any blockage will be highlighted.
In the dynamic study foods of various consistencies are coated with barium. The doctor can see the foods as they are pass through the esophagus. This is especially useful for revealing how the muscles move as you chew and swallow.
When food or drink goes down the airway instead of the esophagus, it is a dangerous situation. It sometimes causes death. If someone drinks to excess and passes out, he or she may vomit and the airway may be obstructed if he or she is unconscious.
An endoscopy is a test that threads an instrument with a light on the end down the throat. A physician can observe the inner walls of the esophagus. One other invasive test passes a laryngoscope, a fiber optic tube, through the nose rather than the mouth.
The manometry test is used to measure muscular contractions inside the esophagus. It connects to a device that measures those contractions to determine how strong they are. The tests all provide valuable information.
When the disorder is confirmed, the optimal treatment can be arranged based on the type. For example, an oropharyngeal case is treated by a speech language pathologist. Nerves that activate the swallowing reflex are restimulated. The position of the food placed in the mouth may improve function as well.
Esophageal dysphagia is treated by dilating the sphincter muscle of the esophagus that is constricted and causing the difficulty. If there is a tumor or pharyngeal diverticula identified, surgery may be required. If the causative factor is a condition called GERD, medication may be needed.
A person who has suffered an esophageal spasm, but, is diagnosed as having a normal esophagus, may be given medication to relax the esophagus. This reduces discomfort. If the spasm or spasms reoccur, more testing may be done.
An elderly person who is dysphagic may be unable to get the proper nutrition. A liquid diet may be prescribed. In a case where the patient is in a comatose state, a feeding tube may be the only solution.
Those stricken with dysphagia and pulmonary compromise concurrently were the subjects of a research study. Existing databases from previous research were used to gather numbers on those who had first suffered a cardiovascular accident, also called a stroke. Ascertaining the number of patients who suffered this comorbidity was the goal of this research study.
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