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What is a ramification of tooth decay?
inability to swallow
Is inability to swallow a complication of COPD?
aphagia
Is the inability to swallow defined the same as difficulty to swallow?
Not necessarily. Both the inability to swallow and difficulty swallowing are called dysphagia in medical terminology. dys- means difficult, bad, abnormal, painful. -phagia refers to eating or swallowing. Sometimes the dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing can be bad enough to prevent someone from swallowing without aspirating(choking). That would appropriately be called dysphagia even though this makes for a virtual inability to swallow, but that is due to danger of choking, not due to actual emotional or physical inability to do the act of swallowing. But there can be situations with a total actual inability to swallow due to obstruction, emotional block, injury, congenital deformity, or surgical procedures that prevent swallowing such as radical surgery for cancer. These may be referred to as either dysphagia, or more correctly, as aphagia. a- means absent, without, not, away In this example, difficulty swallowing would not be called aphagia. But the inability to swallow might appropriately be called dysphagia.
How does kuru effects your body?
-uncontrollable laughing -inability to swallow -coordination problems -speech problems
What are Sings of west Nile virus with horses?
On Howrse the answer is : All of these (fever, inability to swallow and paralysis of hind legs).
Is 102.5 a high fever for an adult?
The fever indicates a problem. You should contact their doctor.The fever indicates a problem. You should contact their doctor.The fever indicates a problem. You should contact their doctor.The fever indicates a problem. You should contact their doctor.
What is aphagia?
Aphagia is the inability to swallow, usually due to a physical obstruction or a neurological condition affecting the muscles involved in swallowing. It can lead to difficulty eating and drinking, and may require medical intervention such as feeding tubes to ensure proper nutrition. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the aphagia.
The word for inability to eat or swallow?
The term for the inability to eat or swallow is "dysphagia." This condition can result from various factors, including neurological disorders, structural abnormalities, or muscular issues. Dysphagia can lead to complications such as malnutrition or aspiration pneumonia if not properly managed. It's important for individuals experiencing this condition to seek medical evaluation and treatment.
What problem do salty water fish have?
Their main problem is their owners inability to look after their water properly.
What term indicates the inability to distinguish between colors such ad red and green?
Color Blind
What indicates the inability to distinguish between color such as red and green?
The condition is called color deficiency.
What term indicates the inability to distinguish between colors such and red and green?
The condition is called color deficiency.
