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Dysphagia basically means disordered eating. It's a condition where a person has difficulty chewing or swallowing foods or liquids. People with this condition have a pureed diet to help manage their problem and make it easier to eat.

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Do dysphagia diets work effectively?

According to the California State University Chico, the dysphagia diet does not work and may be dangerous. However, there is no typical dysphagia diet so it is best to consult a medical provider for your individual situation.


List two types of foods to be avoided in the diet for someone with dysphagia?

Bread


Where can I go to get information on a dysphagia diet?

Dysphagia is a disorder in which the sufferer must consume foods in a "pudding-like", or pureed state. In other words, it is a smoothie diet. www.dysphagia-diet.com has some good information, but as with any diet regime, it is best to consult your health care professional beforehand.


What is the plural form for dysphagia?

Dysphagia (difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, as a symptom of disease) has no plural form.


The symptom dysphagia is difficulty doing what?

Someone with dysphagia has difficulty swallowing. Some drugs or medicines can cause dysphagia. Anti-psychotic drugs are notorious for inducing dysphagia and many other harmful side-effects.


What is the singular and plural words for dysphagia?

Neither, the noun 'dysphagia' is an uncountable (mass) noun, a word for a type of medical condition.As a subject noun, 'dysphagia' takes a verb for the singular.Example: Dysphagia is sometimes caused by a stroke or brain injury that can affect the ability to swallow.


What is the singular and plural for dysphagia?

The medical term "dysphagia" (trouble swallowing) is a noun, but it is not singular or plural.


Is dysphagia a singular or plural word?

"Dysphagia" is the name of a medical condition (trouble swallowing), and is singular.


What is the plural of dysphagia?

The medical term dysphagia means trouble swallowing, and is neither singular or plural.


Does dysphagia have a plural form?

No. The medical term dysphagia means trouble swallowing. It is not singular or plural.


Can UTI cause dysphagia?

Yes, indirectly the infection can cause confusion which in turn can cause dysphagia.


What is the word root for dysphagia?

The word root for dysphagia is "dys-" which means difficult or impaired, and "phag-" which relates to eating or swallowing. Dysphagia is a medical term that refers to difficulty in swallowing.