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What is Swallowing Disorder?

Today Most people know about swallowing disorders. It is a condition in which people prevent eating and drinking in social situations. This is known as dysphagia and although patients may be reluctant to mention it to their doctor, there is no need to suffer unnecessarily. Kaizen Gastro Care” offers advanced comprehensive treatment & Management of dysphagia condition. Swallowing involves the passage of saliva, liquids, and all consistencies of foods through the mouth, throat, and esophagus. We offers best swallowing disorders treatment in Pune.  Dysphagia is a difficulty or impairment in that function.

Swallowing Disorders Treatment in Pune

Difficulty swallowing can occur in children and adults. It is especially common in the elderly and individuals with neurologic conditions. In Pune and PCMC, most patients with Swallowing disorders are treated and should be carefully evaluated by Dr. Vikrant Kale and Dr. Samrat Jankar to prevent complications from their swallowing disorders, such as dehydration, malnutrition, choking, and pneumonia.

What are the symptoms of Swallowing disorder?

Common symptoms of a swallowing disorder include but are not limited to:
  • Coughing during or after eating or drinking
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Food or liquid “going down the wrong way”
  • Gagging or choking
  • Chronic cough
  • Painful swallowing
  • A feeling of a lump in the throat
  • Increased time to eat
  • Wet, gurgly voice or breath sounds

How did Kaizen Gastro Care diagnose Achalasia-Cardia?

Kaizen Gastro Care provides multiple options for swallow screenings and evaluations to satisfy patients’ preferences and goals. These options include

  • X-Ray: X-Ray was helpful for the see the changes in the shape of your esophagus and can assess the muscular activity.
  • Esophagoduodenoscopy (EGD) or upper endoscopy: Endoscopy helps identify the shape of the esophagus and take samples in case you need a biopsy. 
  • Esophageal Manometry: Dr. Vikrant Kale find out the muscle contractions of your esophagus as you swallow with the help of Manometry.
  • Imaging scans: Imaging tests like CT scans and MRIs help take details images of the esophagus.
  • Esophageal pH test: It measures the amount of stomach acid (pH levels) in your esophagus.

Swallowing Disorder Treatment at the Kaizen Gastro Care, Pune:

The Treatment of Swallowing disorder at Kaizen Gastro Care depends upon the patient’s symptoms and conditions. Generally swallowing disorders may be helped by swallowing therapy. Treatment approaches for esophageal dysphagia might include:
  • 01

    Esophageal dilation:

    For a tight esophageal sphincter (achalasia) or an esophageal stricture, your health care provider might use an endoscope with a special balloon attached to gently stretch and expand your esophagus or pass a flexible tube or tubes to stretch the esophagus (dilation).
  • 02

    Medication:

    Difficulty swallowing associated with GERD can be treated with prescription oral medications to reduce stomach acid. You might need to take these medications for a long time.
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    Diet Modification:

    Kaizen Gastro Care gastroenterologists special diet to help with your symptoms, depending on the cause of the dysphagia. If you have eosinophilic esophagitis, a diet might be used as treatment.

Request a Call Back:

Dr. Vikrant Kale & Dr. Samrat Jankar at Kaizen Gastro Care team of highly specialized doctors offer trusted medical advice and expert private care for a wide range of esophagus diseases. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our best gastroenterologist in PCMC, Pune if you’re experiencing any symptoms. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best gastroenterologist in Pune call 9763635252