When to See a Doctor with Swallowing Problems
Trouble with swallowing food and liquids impacts an estimated 15 million people every year. Medically referred to as dysphagia, troubles with swallowing can range from gagging on pills to being unable to swallow whole foods. In some cases, simply having a dry mouth can cause issues with swallowing, and it can be managed without medical attention. However, it can be much more serious and is typically associated with an underlying medical condition. The problem with there being so many causes of dysphagia is knowing when to seek medical attention; we will solve this problem below. Causes of Dysphagia There are many different causes of dysphagia, but there are a handful of usual suspects including: ● Stroke ● Dementia ● Cancer (especially of the esophagus, neck, and head) and radiation therapy (in some cases) ● ...