What is the problem of dysphagia in the elderly?

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It is also common for the elderly to have dysphagia because they are prone to get sick when they are old. Some elderly people stay in bed for a long time and need the care of their families. After a long time, their intestines and stomach will also be affected and their swallowing will also be affected. Some elderly people have dysphagia because they are sick, Now let's talk about the problem of dysphagia in the elderly?.

What is the problem of dysphagia in the elderly?

First, if the elderly have difficulty swallowing, it is likely that it is caused by stroke. If the elderly have a stroke, it will cause various conditions, and it is likely that they will have difficulty swallowing. Therefore, when they drink water, they will have problems. We must take care of the elderly more.

Second: if the elderly have difficulty swallowing, they may have Parkinson's disease. If the elderly have Parkinson's disease, it will directly affect their brain and nerves, so it will cause dysphagia. This kind of situation is also very common, and they need to take medicine to control the disease.

Third: if the elderly have brain diseases, they will also have dysphagia, or they will have dysphagia if they have cancer. We should find out the cause of the elderly, and then take them to the hospital for treatment in time. Only after targeted treatment can we improve their dysphagia.

matters needing attention

If there are elderly people at home, we must take good care of them. Dysphagia is also very common. All kinds of problems of the elderly will show up. We should give them more liquid food, which is conducive to their absorption and digestion.