Case Study Dysphagia
Dysphagia Case Study
Dysphagia is a condition when a person has difficulty swallowing food or liquids. “Dysphagia may also be associated with pain. In some cases, swallowing may be impossible. Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. But persistent dysphagia may indicate a serious medical condition requiring treatment”(Mayo1). Depending on what is causing the swallowing problem will determine the type of treatment needed. My patient was also diagnosed with spondylosis. Spondylosis is a condition where your spine is causing pain and also deteriorating. My patient is having trouble getting food to move from the top of his esophagus. When he swallows his food, it is getting stuck in his epiglottis area. Almost …show more content…
My patient is unable to eat and drink at the same time due to choking. He also is not able to eat very fast. Due to his neurological issues he is having trouble with working like he used to. If he consistently has issues with swallowing he could become malnourished and that will cause more health issues later on. He also struggles with taking prescribed medications because the pills are too big and get caught in his esophagus. Having dysphagia can be very life changing. If a person is living alone with dysphagia and it gets severe enough, they could choke and die. It is very important for a person to know their limits when it comes to dysphagia.
There can also be lots of complications with dysphagia. A person may not get better after a specific treatment has been started. For example, someone getting their esophagus dilated could find themselves back where they started. Getting a Botox injection in your esophagus can also pose problems. A patient can develop respiratory problems like pneumonia because the food goes into the airway. They can also become dehydrated, depending on how severe the dysphagia
Dysphagia is a condition when a person has difficulty swallowing food or liquids. “Dysphagia may also be associated with pain. In some cases, swallowing may be impossible. Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. But persistent dysphagia may indicate a serious medical condition requiring treatment”(Mayo1). Depending on what is causing the swallowing problem will determine the type of treatment needed. My patient was also diagnosed with spondylosis. Spondylosis is a condition where your spine is causing pain and also deteriorating. My patient is having trouble getting food to move from the top of his esophagus. When he swallows his food, it is getting stuck in his epiglottis area. Almost …show more content…
My patient is unable to eat and drink at the same time due to choking. He also is not able to eat very fast. Due to his neurological issues he is having trouble with working like he used to. If he consistently has issues with swallowing he could become malnourished and that will cause more health issues later on. He also struggles with taking prescribed medications because the pills are too big and get caught in his esophagus. Having dysphagia can be very life changing. If a person is living alone with dysphagia and it gets severe enough, they could choke and die. It is very important for a person to know their limits when it comes to dysphagia.
There can also be lots of complications with dysphagia. A person may not get better after a specific treatment has been started. For example, someone getting their esophagus dilated could find themselves back where they started. Getting a Botox injection in your esophagus can also pose problems. A patient can develop respiratory problems like pneumonia because the food goes into the airway. They can also become dehydrated, depending on how severe the dysphagia