May not chew food well. Tongue not moving well to manage food or drinks. Soft palate lets food go down the throat too easily.
Oropharyngeal
Difficulty in the throat
May not be able to initiate the swallow and/or clear the throat.
Esophageal
Difficulty in the esophagus
Food not moving through the esophagus into the stomach.
Treatment and management of dysphagia:
We evaluate and treat according to the type of dysphagia, symptoms, reason for the difficulty, cognitive skills, and other factors. This may include exercises and manoeuvres, compensatory training and modification of diet.