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    What are the treatments available for difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)?

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  • A/Prof Santosh Sanagapalli

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    Dr Santosh Sanagapalli is a Consultant Gastroenterologist who provides comprehensive and holistic care to patients with problems affecting the gastrointestinal tract. He is skilled in … View Profile

    There is no one size fits all treatment for dysphagia. The treatment is tailored to the specific diagnosis, which makes it vital that a correct diagnosis is made. The good news is that nowadays with improvement in diagnostic modalities, a clear diagnosis can be made in the majority of patients, and effective therapy is also available for the majority of conditions that cause dysphagia. Broadly, some of the potential treatment options include:

    Medications

    Oesophageal dilatation via endoscopy

    Other endoscopic therapies, including injections

    Surgery

    Dietary modifications

    Swallow therapy (exercises)

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