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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

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Aphagia.
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