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Swallowing is a complex process that involves the mouth, the throat and the esophagus. If you have a problem with any of these organs during swallowing, you may have dysphagia. Dysphagia can be dangerous and should be evaluated and treated by an expert.
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Because several organs are involved in the swallowing process, dysphagia treatment will depend on where the problem occurs. Causes of dysphagia may also vary. Dysphagia treatment options may include:
Surgery is sometimes necessary to physically alter the muscles that hinder swallowing. Your rehabilitation physician will discuss these and other treatments with you before making a recommendation.
“Identifying dysphagia early can reduce mortality and costs,” says Martin Brodsky, a swallowing disorders researcher. “But we need an accurate screening test.”
In collaboration with other researchers, Dr. Brodsky and Dr. Gonzalez-Fernandez conducted a review of literature evaluating water swallow tests. The team came to the conclusion that this test is one of the most accurate and easiest to implement diagnostic metrics for dysphagia.
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