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Aphagia
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Aphagia
Symptoms
Causes
Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Complications
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The inability or refusal to swallow
Symptoms of Aphagia
The following features are indicative of Aphagia:
inability to swallow
refusal to swallow
dysphagia
painful swallowing
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Common Causes of Aphagia
The following are the most common causes of Aphagia:
esophageal cancer
esophageal webs
globus pharyngis
myasthenia gravis
facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
multiple sclerosis
Other Causes of Aphagia
The following are the less common causes of Aphagia:
chemotherapy
stroke
parkinson's disease
depression
Risk Factors for Aphagia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Aphagia:
aging
stroke
Alzheimer’s disease
Parkinson’s disease
Prevention of Aphagia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Aphagia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
take adequate nutrition and hydration diet
do pharyngeal strengthening exercises
Occurrence of Aphagia
Common Age Group
Aphagia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Aphagia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Aphagia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Aphagia:
Fluoroscopy: To obtain a moving image of the internal organs
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: To view upper part of the gastrointestinal tract
Esophageal motility study: To evaluate the motor function of the lower and upper esophageal sphincter
Complications of Aphagia if untreated
It is not know if Aphagia causes complications if left untreated.
Procedures for Treatment of Aphagia
The following procedures are used to treat Aphagia:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: To provide feed by inserting a tube into the stomach
Self-care for Aphagia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Aphagia:
take proper balanced diet
Do pharyngeal strengthening exercises: To improve tongue strength and coordination
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Aphagia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Aphagia:
Speech therapy: To improve speech and swallowing problems
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This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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