5 Minutes in GI Episode 1
Watch the first episode of our new series: 5 Minutes in GI where Dr. Samm Dilmaghani answers the question- What common GI disorders are associated with the disruption of GI motility?
405- Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia
Parkinson’s Disease and Dysphagia Occuring Together Research studies have shown that 35-80% of people with PD have dysphagia. This wide range is a result of the many testing options that are available, which are described in the diagnosis section. Dysphagia likely happens often in people with PD due to poor muscle movements. Muscles in the […]
Dysphagia
Defining Functional Dysphagia Functional dysphagia is the sensation of solid and/or liquid foods sticking, lodging, or passing abnormally through the esophagus. We swallow on average once every minute and this is supplemented by the production of saliva. Swallowing increases dramatically (6–8 times per minute) when we eat. When swallowing is disrupted, the consequences can be […]
