Dysphagia

Dysphagia is understood to be the disorder of intake, preparation and transport of food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia may occur temporarily, e.g. during tonsillitis or be persistent, such as in case of some neurological diseases.

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Dysphagia may result from diseases of the brain, the nerves, the mouth, the larynx and pharynx or the oesophagus. The disturbed food intake may lead to malnutrition and pose a danger to the lungs in case chocking occurs frequently.
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The risks of the development of an aetiological disease can be detected early by means of regular preventive checkups.

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Dysphagia may manifest itself in various ways. Principally, this may affect all above-mentioned organs and phases of swallowing or occur only for different food consistencies. The undesirable loss of weight and frequent chocking are the most important symptoms of dysphagia, which have to be taken seriously. A speech disorder can be a sign of limited preparation and transport of food in the mouth.
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The diagnostics include the examination of organs responsible for swallowing and their functions. weiter zur Therapie...
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The treatment is individually adapted to the type and the extent of the disorder. In case of persistent dysphagia, this often includes exercise therapy.

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Department(s)

Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

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