{"id":10885,"date":"2019-08-25T14:36:58","date_gmt":"2019-08-25T14:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=10885"},"modified":"2021-04-26T17:22:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T17:22:09","slug":"14-common-symptoms-of-dysphagia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-common-symptoms-of-dysphagia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Common Symptoms of Dysphagia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dysphagia is a condition that makes it difficult to swallow. When this occurs, it takes longer for food and liquid to move from your mouth to your esophagus. Pain may occur as well when you have dysphagia. The condition can be treated at home by taking your time eating your foods and changing the kinds of foods that you eat. While the condition can be treated at home, a lot of the time, it can\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dysphagia may only be treated by a medical professional, especially if the symptoms last longer than a few days. It can mean that you have another underlying condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A severe form of dysphagia can cause one to have a difficult time breathing. This is serious and if not treated, it can cause death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are eight common symptoms of dysphagia that you need to be aware of. If you ever happen to get it, you\u2019ll know what you need to do to get rid of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Drooling is a symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your saliva <\/a>is unable to go down your throat, so the only way to rid itself, it comes out of your mouth. It can become unsightly when you are eating or drinking. Since the food can\u2019t get down your throat, you\u2019ll drool. A medical professional may be able to help you with your drooling problem. Some medicines can cause drooling as a side effect. Since it\u2019s unsightly, you may not want to eat out until you have the condition under control. Every time you open your mouth, it\u2019ll cause you to drool. Even laughing or coughing will have the same effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry mouth solutions may not help. It may just make you drool even worse. A lot of times when you drool, you\u2019ll want to spit a lot because you\u2019re producing an excess of it. If you find yourself drooling constantly talk to your doctor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Being unable to swallow is another common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The reason this could be happening is that you are taking big bites of food when you eat. You are hungry, so in order to satisfy your hunger you\u2019ll end up putting large amounts of food in your mouth at one time. The food is likely to get stuck in your throat and cause pain. Even if you decide to take a sip of water or any other beverage, it will still be difficult to swallow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing you can do is allowing the food to go down your throat <\/a>before trying to eat more of it. It will be wise for you to cut your food into smaller pieces and chew them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the times the foods that you are eating are wrong, such as being hard in texture. It\u2019ll be much easier to swallow softer foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Bringing food back up is another common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once the food goes down the throat, the esophagus <\/a>won\u2019t be able to take it, so it comes back up. When this happens, weight loss will occur. When the food comes back up, your throat will get sore. The sorer it gets it will cause you to be unable to swallow. Even if you try using Epsom salt and warm water and placing a compress under your throat, it will not help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can try drinking some broth, but when you drink it, sip it. If that doesn\u2019t work, seek medical attention because there could be other problems why the food won\u2019t go down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctor will take a scan of your throat and esophagus to see what the problem is. The doctor may suggest medications, such as oral prescription medicine that may fix your throat and esophagus problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Having a feeling that food is stuck in your throat is another common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Food isn\u2019t actually stuck in your throat, it\u2019s just the feeling you\u2019re having. Some people may try sticking something in their mouths to try to get the food out. This will just cause the person to vomit <\/a>and make the condition worse. The person may even try to clear their throat, but the feeling won\u2019t go away. The only way to get help is by letting a doctor see what the problem is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CAT scan may be needed to take a look at your throat. If the problem is serious, the doctor may suggest going to a nose, ear, and throat doctor who can help you with dysphagia. Once the problem is fixed, the feeling of having something stuck in your throat will go away. The specialist will give you tips on what you can to prevent it from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Being hoarse is a common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hoarseness <\/a>can come from having a cold or yelling. It will cause pain either way. Whenever you try to swallow food or drink, it will hurt. You can try clearing your throat, but the more times you do it, it will just make the situation worse. Taking cough drops may soothe your throat, but it won\u2019t help your inability to swallow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One solution is eating broth or chicken noodle soup. Make sure the soup isn\u2019t hot. Hot foods will make the situation worse. The soup should be warm. Take a small sip of the soup and try swallowing. If it stays down, it\u2019s working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the hoarseness doesn\u2019t go away in a few days, you\u2019ll need to talk to your primary care doctor. The solution may be simple and once the solution is tried, the hoarseness may clear up in a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Losing weight unexpectedly is another common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most obvious reason that you could be losing weight is that you\u2019re not eating. You\u2019re unable to eat because whenever you try to, the food comes back up or your throat and esophagus are damaged. Losing weight <\/a>may sound like a good thing, but there is only a certain amount of time that a person can survive without food and water. Your other organs will stop functioning. This could lead to death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you notice you are losing weight unexpectedly, you need to go to your doctor. The doctor will ask you a series of questions that may not make sense. Some doctors come up with their own conclusion on the reason why you\u2019re not eating without taking any tests or examining you. When this happens, go to another doctor or specialist that will give you a physical examination and help you with your weight problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Gagging or coughing when swallowing can occur with dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The reason you are coughing <\/a>or gagging is that the esophagus and throat are damaged and making it difficult to swallow. The more you cough and gag, it will not just cause pain in your throat, but your chest as well. It can cause an inability to breathe. This is a serious issue and you need to go to the emergency room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctors may want you to stay in the hospital overnight to keep an eye on you to make sure that there is nothing serious going on in your body. Since you\u2019re coughing and gagging, the use of a ventilator may be needed, especially if you\u2019re having trouble breathing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctors will try to get you to eat by placing you on a liquid diet. If the liquid diet works, softer foods may be entered into your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Having pain when swallowing is another common symptom of dysphagia. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The throat and esophagus are inflamed <\/a>and whenever you try eating, it causes pain. The kinds of foods that you are eating could be one of the causes of pain. Harder and hot foods can cause you to have a difficult time swallowing. Try drinking warm broth and cold salads, such as egg and tuna salad. When you eat, take a small bite and chew it. The same thing applies to when you are drinking broth, take a small sip and swallow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t rush to swallow your food or drink. When you rush, the pain will get worse. The pain should go away if you follow these tips. If the pain gets worse and doesn\u2019t go away in three days, go seek treatment from your primary care doctor. There could be a more serious problem with your throat and esophagus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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