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Dysphagia Treatment in Cypress, TX

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG  |  Updated 03-17-2026

Cypress GastroDoxs is a provider of qualified and compassionate Dysphagia evaluation and intervention right at Cypress where patients with swallowing disorders are given a personalized therapy of safe nutrition, improved swallowing and quality life through local devotion.

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Condition Overview

Cypress GastroDoxs is a provider of qualified and compassionate Dysphagia evaluation and intervention right at Cypress where patients with swallowing disorders are given a personalized therapy of safe nutrition, improved swallowing and quality life through local devotion.

Symptoms

What is Dysphagia?

One of the problems is dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing. It can develop in your mouth, throat or esophagus (food pipe). Dysphagia is confused with dysphasia (speech problem) but the former word specifically refers to the act of swallowing. patients at GastroDoxs in Cypress, we look into what goes wrong and demonstrate the ability to swallow safely again.

Common Symptoms

This can be accompanied by any of the following:

  • Food stayed down your throat or your chest.
  • Coughing/choking when eating or drinking.
  • Subterranean food production/salivation.
  • Toile etiology Accidental vomiting and dehydration.
  • Young pneumonia or chest Junction, pneumonia, or chest.

Causes

Dysphagia can be caused by a number of medical issues and they include:

  • Stroke, Parkinsonism, neurological disease.
  • Muscle (scleroderma, Myasthenia gravis) diseases.
  • There is esophagial strictures or constriction upon the esophagus.
  • Tumors of the endometria, throat or esophagus.
  • Acid reflux disease (GERD)
  • Muscles of the throat which are tremendous or sore.

Treatment Options

Treatment Options for Dysphagia in Cypress

The treatment includes individual therapies and medical procedures:

  • Intensive training in regards to speech-language pathologist to coordination and tightening of muscles in swallowing.
  • Diet modifications: The adoption of soft or pureed food and the replacement of liquid by thickened liquid to reduce the likelihood of choking and aspiration.
  • Medications: proton pump inhibitor or H 2 blockers, to alleviate reflux, and muscle relaxants, to alleviate esophageal spasms.
  • Botox injections: Botulism toxin is also employed to inject the hyper-irritable muscles of the throat to lessen tightness and increase the swallow reflex.
  • Endoscopic dilation: The dilation of constricted places or strictures of the esophagus using a balloon or bougee to balloon them.
  • Surgical interventions: Structural obstruction surgery, ectopic muscle surgery, myotomy, and tumor surgery.

What Else Should You Know?

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

GastroDoxs in Cypress will be a patient-focused practice, which means that each patient will receive an optimal treatment plan, including video swallow studies and esophageal manometry, combined with the latest hi-tech diagnostic equipment, such as visual swallow therapy and diet intervention, or minimal invasive surgery. We will go a long way to help you live and resume a portion of your life by making you swallow again and transform your life. There is nothing to be afraid of dysphagia- call us today or stretch the line downwards to book the first thing to be done with dysphagia currently.

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With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 4 stages of swallowing?

These consist of 1) Oral preparatory - food undergoes the process of being chewed in the mouth; 2) Oral transport - ideal pushing of food to the back of the mouth; 3) Pharyngeal pushing food through the throat; and 4) Esophageal pushing to the stomach.

What is the ICD-10 code for dysphagia?

The code of Oropharyngeal dysphagia is R13.0.

What does oropharyngeal dysphagia mean?

It is possible to define oropharyngeal dysphagia as the inability to initiate a swallow during the mouth or throat stage.

What is the difference between dysphagia and aphagia?

Dysphagia translates to easy to swallow and aphagia translates to never to swallow.

Can acid reflux cause swallowing problems?

Yes. The persistent acid reflux will most probably damage the esophagus wall and deprive it of ability to swallow.

How does GERD lead to dysphagia?

GERD can inflame and scar the esophagus, decriminating the orifice, to complicate swallowing.

What foods are safe for dysphagia?

Safe food may be soft or liquid foodstuff including yogurt, applesauce, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs and thick liquids.

How is the swallowing test done?

Video swallow test is an x-ray test or endoscopic examination of passage of food and fluid in the throats of individuals during swallowing.

How is aphasia different from dysphagia?

Aphasia is some kind of eating disorder and dysphagia is a speech and language disorder.

Where can I find help near Cypress?

Call GastroDoxs in Cypress and request an appointment with a specialist dealing with dysphagia.

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