{"id":4554,"date":"2025-02-18T08:55:29","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dechoker.com\/uncategorized\/dysphagia\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T08:55:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T08:55:29","slug":"dysphagia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dechoker.com\/ca\/news\/dysphagia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have difficulty swallowing at times. Sometimes food or liquid has trouble getting down our throats. We cough and choke, most likely because we\u2019re eating too fast or not chewing properly.While this is a common problem, people with certain medical conditions are more likely to experience swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Dysphagia is a Muscle and Nerve Problem<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dysphagia is the medical name for difficulty swallowing, a condition that is usually triggered by muscle and nerve problems.\u00a0 The symptoms of dysphagia vary among people, as the difficulty may involve swallowing food, drink or saliva. Eating becomes a challenge, and malnutrition can result when the body cannot get the food and fluids necessary for nourishment.<\/p>\n

For some, pain while swallowing can cause a related condition called odynophagia. This condition is described as feeling a lump in the throat.<\/p>\n

The Mechanics of Swallowing<\/strong><\/p>\n

While swallowing may seem like a simple function, nearly 50 muscles and nerves are involved in the process. Here\u2019s a quick outline of what happens when we start eating:<\/p>\n