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Thickened fluids and thickened drinks are often used for people with dysphagia, a disorder of swallowing function. [1] The thicker consistency makes it less likely that individuals will aspirate while they are drinking. Individuals with difficulty swallowing may find that liquids cause coughing, spluttering, or even aspiration, and that ...
Nonoral feeding includes receiving nutrition through a method that bypasses the oropharyngeal swallowing mechanism including a nasogastric tube, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy. [11] Some people with dysphagia, especially those nearing the end of life, may choose to continue eating and drinking orally even when it has been deemed unsafe. This is ...
Trichophagia is a form of disordered eating in which persons with the disorder suck on, chew, swallow, or otherwise eat hair. [1] The term is derived from ancient Greek θρίξ, thrix ("hair") and φαγεῖν, phagein ("to eat"). [2]
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“Swallowing gum is not problematic unless a very large amount is swallowed over a short period of time, which could lead to a blockage,” Scott says. In most cases, the gum will digest, but it ...
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For people who currently have a medical condition (e.g.: pregnancy) or a mental disorder (e.g.: autism spectrum), the action of eating non-nutritive nonfoods should only be considered pica if it is dangerous and requires extra medical investigation or treatment on top of what they are already receiving for their pre-existing condition.
A study from 2022 showed 88.2% efficacy of the botox treatment. The most common side effect in the study was mild and temporary difficulty swallowing, which went away on its own. This affected 30.6% of the participants. [4] A small percentage of patients will require a subsequent injection of Botox for lasting results.