Skip to content
Thu. Nov 30th, 2023
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • VK
  • Whatsapp
DinerDeliver_Logo

DinerDeliver

A Perfect News Blog

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Business
    • Finance
    • Home Decor
    • Law
  • Food
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
    • Photography
    • Relationship
  • Sports
  • Tech
  • Travel
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Health
  • 4 Common Causes of Dysphagia in Kids
  • Health

4 Common Causes of Dysphagia in Kids

Brian Harris 2 years ago 3 min read
Causes of Dysphagia in Kids

Swallowing is a lot more complicated than people think, involving the mouth and oral cavity, the throat, and the esophagus. Any issues with any of these parts can lead to difficulty swallowing, also known as dysphagia. Dysphagia can occur due to issues with any one of the parts involved in the swallowing process or because of a combination of issues. There are several causes of dysphagia in children, some of which can be treated easily and some of which can stay with them longer. This article aims to discuss the most important and most common of these causes.

Prematurity

Prematurity happens when a child is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Depending on when they are born, a child can develop various issues, one of them being dysphagia. Some premature babies have a malformation in their digestive tracts or have underdeveloped tracts. When the esophagus is underdeveloped or has not formed well, it can cause dysphagia.

Congenital and Developmental Conditions

Congenital conditions are those we are born with while developmental issues are those that affect how kids grow. Some of the congenital and developmental issues that can cause dysphagia to include learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, and others. Learning disorders affect the muscles we use to talk, which are also involved in swallowing. Cerebral palsy affects muscle coordination and movement, while cleft lip and palate result in a split in the upper lip or mouths’ roof, both of which make it harder to chew and, therefore, harder to swallow.

Neurological Causes

There are too many neurological causes that can cause dysphagia to list them here. To understand how they cause this condition, it is important to understand that the nerves, spinal cord, and brain work together to control your muscles, some of which are responsible for swallowing. Any disease or condition that affects the nervous system can interfere with these muscles and lead to dysphagia. 

Some of the neurological conditions that can cause dysphagia to include stroke, tumors, certain cancers, brain injury, muscular dystrophy, and nerve injury. Because these conditions affect the tongue and the muscles in the esophagus and throat, it is important to come up with a solution for children who are unable to swallow, so their nutritional needs can be met.

One of the most common solutions is making foods easier to swallow by adding food thickeners to them. These thickeners slow food down, helping reduce instances of choking and coughing and preventing the food from entering the windpipe and the lungs. The good news is that food thickeners such as those from Simply Thick are great for children and adults alike and can be used for both hot and cold foods and beverages.

Obstructions

Obstructions in the throat or esophagus cause a narrowing that makes swallowing harder. Some causes of these obstructions include certain cancers, esophagitis, radiotherapy, inflammation, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can occur in kids but it is a lot more common in adults. It causes scarring and hardening of the esophagus, which leads to obstructions.

Dysphagia can be very serious when left untreated and unattended. Even when understanding the most common causes of dysphagia, you should talk to a doctor if your child suddenly has problems swallowing. It could be an indication of something a lot more serious, such as nerve damage.

Continue Reading

Previous: 4 Ways You Can Look After Your Health
Next: Low Testosterone and Male Breasts (Gynecomastia)

Related Stories

Microneedling in Oakville Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance 2 min read
  • Health

Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance

admin 1 month ago
pelvic floor physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: A Hidden Gem in Holistic Healthcare 2 min read
  • Health

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy: A Hidden Gem in Holistic Healthcare

admin 3 months ago
Shockwave Therapy in Ontario Shockwave Therapy in Ontario: A Revolution in Pain Management 2 min read
  • Health

Shockwave Therapy in Ontario: A Revolution in Pain Management

admin 3 months ago
Enhancing Athletic Abilities through Sports Injury Physiotherapy Enhancing Athletic Abilities through Sports Injury Physiotherapy 4 min read
  • Health

Enhancing Athletic Abilities through Sports Injury Physiotherapy

Brian Harris 11 months ago
Soup And Shake Diet Soup And Shake Diet Can Help Reverse Diabetes 2 min read
  • Health

Soup And Shake Diet Can Help Reverse Diabetes

Brian Harris 11 months ago
Skin Exfoliation Discover The Importance Of Skin Exfoliation Here 5 min read
  • Health

Discover The Importance Of Skin Exfoliation Here

Brian Harris 1 year ago

Recent Posts

  • Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
  • Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo
  • Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance
  • Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation
  • Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.

Recent Comments

    Archives

    • November 2023
    • October 2023
    • September 2023
    • August 2023
    • July 2023
    • May 2023
    • April 2023
    • March 2023
    • February 2023
    • January 2023
    • December 2022
    • November 2022
    • August 2022
    • June 2022
    • May 2022
    • April 2022
    • March 2022
    • February 2022
    • January 2022
    • December 2021
    • November 2021
    • October 2021
    • September 2021
    • August 2021
    • July 2021
    • June 2021
    • May 2021
    • April 2021
    • March 2021
    • February 2021
    • January 2021
    • December 2020
    • November 2020
    • October 2020
    • September 2020
    • August 2020
    • July 2020
    • June 2020
    • May 2020
    • April 2020
    • March 2020

    Categories

    • Automobile
    • Business
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Food
    • Health
    • Home Decor
    • Law
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Tech
    • Travel
    • Uncategorized

    Meta

    • Log in
    • Entries feed
    • Comments feed
    • WordPress.org

    AFTK Social

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Youtube
    • VK
    • Whatsapp
    • Latest
    • Popular
    • Trending
    • Landscape Contractors Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
      • Business

      Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise

    • Real Estate Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo
      • Business

      Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo

    • Microneedling in Oakville Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance
      • Health

      Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance

    • Kitchen Renovation Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation
      • Home Decor

      Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation

    • Student loans Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.
      • Education
      • Finance

      Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.

    • Landscape Contractors Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
      • Business

      Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise

    • Refrigerator repair The Ultimate Refrigerator repair service
      • Home Decor

      The Ultimate Refrigerator repair service

    • ESTA Step by Step Guide ESTA Step by Step Guide
      • Travel

      ESTA Step by Step Guide

    • Beautiful Places in Dubai Top 5 Beautiful Places in Dubai
      • Travel

      Top 5 Beautiful Places in Dubai

    • Quantum computing 6 ways Quantum computing is going to change the world
      • Tech

      6 ways Quantum computing is going to change the world

    • Landscape Contractors Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
      • Business

      Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise

    • Real Estate Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo
      • Business

      Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo

    • Microneedling in Oakville Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance
      • Health

      Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance

    • Kitchen Renovation Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation
      • Home Decor

      Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation

    • Student loans Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.
      • Education
      • Finance

      Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.

    Categories

    • Automobile
    • Business
    • Education
    • Finance
    • Food
    • Health
    • Home Decor
    • Law
    • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • Tech
    • Travel
    • Uncategorized

    Recent Posts

    • Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
    • Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo
    • Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance
    • Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation
    • Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.

    You may have missed

    Landscape Contractors Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise 2 min read
    • Business

    Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise

    admin 1 hour ago
    Real Estate Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo 2 min read
    • Business

    Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo

    admin 2 hours ago
    Microneedling in Oakville Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance 2 min read
    • Health

    Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance

    admin 1 month ago
    Kitchen Renovation Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation 2 min read
    • Home Decor

    Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation

    admin 1 month ago

    Recent Posts

    • Milton’s Landscape Contractors: Greening the Urban Landscape with Creativity and Expertise
    • Exploring the Dynamic Real Estate Landscape of Waterloo
    • Microneedling in Oakville: The Art of Renewed Radiance
    • Burlington Kitchen Renovation: Blending Heritage and Innovation
    • Streamlining Student Loans: A Move Towards Effortless Education Financing Similar to Agricultural Loans.

    Search

    Categories

    • Automobile (7)
    • Business (38)
    • Education (11)
    • Finance (18)
    • Food (12)
    • Health (32)
    • Home Decor (29)
    • Law (6)
    • Lifestyle (37)
    • Sports (7)
    • Tech (28)
    • Travel (6)
    • Uncategorized (5)
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • Youtube
    • VK
    • Whatsapp
    Copyright © All rights reserved. | Magnitude by AF themes.