Find Out What Causes Dysphagia, the Medical Term for Swallowing Difficulties by Michiel Van Kets
People suffering from dysphagia have trouble swallowing. Some people may experience problems swallowing foods, liquids or saliva, some may find it painful to swallow and others are unable to swallow at all. These swallowing difficulties mean it is a challenge for sufferers to eat or drink sufficiently well to maintain healthy nutritional levels.

There are two types of dysphagia - high or oropharyngeal dysphagia and low or oesophageal dysphagia. High dysphagia occurs when the swallowing difficulties arise in the mouth or throat. It is not uncommon to find high dysphagia in stroke victims. In low dysphasia the problem arises in the oesophagus, sometimes caused by cancer surgery or infections.

There are many causes of dysphagia, stroke being one of the more common. The condition can occur when any of the muscles, nerves or passageways used during the complicated s ... Read more »