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Electromyography for swallowing difficulty?
yes swallowing made electro myopathy + tiv
What can one do to relieve difficulty swallowing?
One should see a doctor if they have difficulty swallowing. This could be a symptom of many things which only a doctor could help with. The doctor will try to find a diagnosis so that a solution to relieve difficulty swallowing can be found.
What does the term deglutition mean?
difficulty swallowing
How can vomiting lead to aspiration?
Dysphasia (difficulty swallowing )
What is the medical term meaning difficult digestion?
Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing.
What is the symptom of lower esophageal ring?
Intermittent difficulty swallowing solid food is the primary symptom of this condition. The degree of difficulty in swallowing is directly related to the degree the esophagus is narrowed.
Does dermatomyositis affect swallowing?
Yes, dermatomyositis can affect swallowing because it can cause muscle weakness and inflammation in the muscles of the throat and esophagus. This can lead to difficulty with swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia. It is important for individuals with dermatomyositis experiencing swallowing difficulties to seek assessment and treatment from healthcare providers.
What causes increasing episodes of difficulty swallowing food saliva?
The autoimmune disease Sjogren's syndrome causes damage to moisture producing glands of the body. This can result in difficulty swallowing food and decreased saliva.
What toxin is suspected when a patient presents with progressive descending paralysis that started with difficulty moving eyes and difficulty swallowing?
Botulism
What is the prognosis for diphtheria?
who develop myocarditis may be treated with oxygen and with medications to prevent irregular heart rhythms. An artificial pacemaker may be needed. Patients with difficulty swallowing can be fed through a tube inserted into the stomach through the nose.
What does the diagnosis code 787.20 mean from a thyroid ultrasound?
dysphagia or difficulty swallowing
What is impaired glottal reflexes?
Glottal reflexes are the ones we use for swallowing. If these are impaired it would mean that the person is having difficulty in swallowing food.
