Dysphagia means having trouble swallowing. It can occur in your mouth, throat, or esophagus (the food pipe). Some people confuse dysphagia with dysphasia (a speech problem), but dysphagia specifically refers to swallowing. At GastroDoxs in Cypress, we diagnose the cause and guide you through treatment to help you eat and drink safely again.
You may experience one or more of the following signs:
Dysphagia can be triggered by various medical issues, including:
At GastroDoxs in Cypress, our patient-centered approach combines cutting-edge diagnostics-such as video swallow studies and esophageal manometry-with individualized treatment plans, from swallow therapy and dietary adjustments to minimally invasive procedures. Our board-certified team is dedicated to helping you regain safe, comfortable swallowing and improve your quality of life. Don't let dysphagia hold you back-call us today or click below to book your appointment and take the first step toward better swallowing.
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The four stages are: 1) Oral preparatory - chewing the food; 2) Oral transport - moving food to the back of the mouth; 3) Pharyngeal - pushing food through the throat; and 4) Esophageal - sending food down to the stomach.
The ICD-10 code for oropharyngeal dysphagia is R13.0.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia refers to difficulty initiating a swallow at the mouth or throat stage.
Dysphagia means it's hard to swallow, while aphagia means you cannot swallow at all.
Yes. Chronic acid reflux can damage the esophagus lining and lead to swallowing difficulties.
GERD can cause inflammation or scarring of the esophagus, narrowing the passage and making swallowing harder.
Safe options include soft or pureed foods like yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and thickened liquids.
A video swallow study uses X-ray or endoscopic imaging to observe how food and liquid move through your throat during swallowing.
Aphasia is a language and speech disorder, whereas dysphagia is a condition affecting the ability to swallow.
Contact GastroDoxs in Cypress to schedule an evaluation with our dysphagia specialists.
