Some people have difficulty swallowing and chewing when the muscles of the face and esophagus are affected
Dermatomyositis was first described by Thomas Adolph Schweninger, a German doctor, in 1860. He observed the characteristic skin and muscle changes in patients with this condition.
Swallowing a tamarind seed is unlikely to directly affect hemorrhoids. However, if you have existing hemorrhoids, swallowing a seed may irritate them during digestion. It is best to avoid swallowing seeds whole and enjoy tamarind pulp instead.
There are muscles that line the esophagus to guide the food (bolus) down to the stomach. Contrary to the typical assumption, it is not gravity that powers the act of swallowing. For this reason, you can eat upside down although it isn't recommended.
Swallowing is a reflex.
The vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) is the most important nerve for swallowing. It innervates the muscles involved in the swallowing process and helps coordinate the complex sequence of muscle movements required for safe and effective swallowing.
Serious complications from DM include involvement of the muscles of the heart and lungs, difficulty eating and swallowing, and a tendency to develop cancer
The exact cause of dermatomyositis is unknown
Only about 20,000 people in the United States have dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is identical to polymyositis with the addition of a characteristic skin rash.
In all age groups, females are twice as likely to develop the disease than males
The first cases of dermatomyositis were discovered by E. Wagner in 1863 and P. Potain in 1875.
Dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis and juvenile dermatomyositis.
In dermatomyositis, the muscle weakness is accompanied by a rash that appears on the upper body, arms, and fingertips
The thyroid surrounds the front of the esophagus. If there is a goiter, it can affect swallowing.
Only when you are in the act of swallowing it.
Swallowing affects the physical and mental health of all humans.
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