Causes and Treatments of Dysphagia in Old Age
Seniors often face various health issues due to different changes taking place in the body. Dysphagia is one such health condition in which a person has troubles wallowing and will often feel like there is part of a meal stuck in their throat or chest. There can be several reasons for dysphagia and treatment is recommended depending on the nature, intensity, and type. Some Major Causes of Dysphagia There are various probable causes of dysphagia,and a few are listed below. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - The nerves in the spinal cordand the brain progressively lose functioning and can cause dysphagia. Cleft lip and palate - Sometimes, incomplete fusing of different bones in the head causes abnormal developments of the face, which results in gaps (clefts) in the palate as well as the lip to nose area. Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism syndromes - These are progressive and degenerative neurological disorders which impair a patient's motor skills. Achalasia – A...