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Dysphagia in aging.

Sami R Achem¹, Kenneth R Devault

¹Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

|April 9, 2005

Summary

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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a growing concern in aging populations. Age-related physiological changes and various disorders increase the risk and complexity of managing swallowing problems in older adults.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Gastroenterology
Clinical Medicine

Background:

Dysphagia is increasingly prevalent in aging populations worldwide.
Physiological changes associated with aging affect swallowing function, particularly in the pharyngeal region.
Age-related blunting of esophageal sensation is common.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the causes and management of dysphagia in older patients.
To highlight the impact of aging on swallowing mechanisms.
To discuss diagnostic approaches and treatment considerations for geriatric dysphagia.

Main Methods:

Literature review of age-related changes in swallowing.
Analysis of common causes of oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia in the elderly.

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Main Results:

Aging alters upper esophageal sphincter and pharyngeal function.
Numerous motility and structural disorders, more prevalent in the elderly, cause dysphagia.
Diagnostic evaluation is crucial for identifying underlying causes.

Conclusions:

Dysphagia is a significant health issue in the elderly, linked to aging and specific disorders.
Management requires tailored approaches, often favoring less invasive therapies in older patients.
Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are key to improving outcomes for geriatric dysphagia.