CONSEILS | Nestlé Health Science TO ENSURE WE ARE DELIVERING YOU THE APPROPRIATE CONTENT, PLEASE CONFIRM: I AM A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALI AM NOT A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL The following content is restricted for healthcare professionals only.You will be redirected. The following content is restricted for consumers only.You will be redirected. Français DYSPHAGIA 101 Science of Swallowing About Dysphagia Causes of Dysphagia Are you at risk? Symptoms Testing for Dysphagia Risks of Dysphagia EAT-10 test Managing dysphagia Strategies for Care Dysphagia Nutrition Adapting Your Diet Helpful solutions Thickening Agents Pre-thickened Beverages Texture-modified Foods Tips & advice Preparation Questions Who Can Help? Healthy Habits Advice Dysphagia 101 Learn about the basics of dysphagia such as its prevalence and causes, and how swallowing difficulties can be properly managed. Learn more Managing dysphagia Living with dysphagia can be challenging, however, there is plenty of information to help successfully manage this condition at home. Learn more Helpful solutions From thickeners to pre-prepared options, there is a wide range of solutions to help make living with dysphagia more manageable. Learn about which ones are may be right for you. Learn more Take a self test Take our 10-part questionnaire on your swallowing ability to assess your risk of dysphagia. Tips for caregivers If your friend or a loved one has dysphagia, there are many things you can do to help. Preparing for your visit with your doctor Click here for conversational-starters to help you get the most of your visit. Nutrition in dysphagia Good nutrition for someone with dysphagia can be managed by modifying the textures of food and drinks. Living with dysphagia can be challenging, however there is plenty of helpful information to help successfully manage this condition at home. What causes dysphagia? Dysphagia is often caused by an illness, condition or disease that affects the nerves and muscles in the tongue, mouth and throat, and leads to problems coordinating and/or controlling the swallow. The list below contains some, but not all, possible causes for dysphagia. Neurological disorders Mechanical causes Head and neck conditions, including cancer Age Learn more Healthy habits A number of lifestyle tips may help you to manage dysphagia more effectively at home. Learn more Nestlé Health Science has made every effort to include on this website only information that it believes to be accurate and reliable. Information provided on this site is for education purposes. It is not intended to replace the advice or instruction of your healthcare professionals, or to substitute medical care. Contact a qualified healthcare professional if you have questions or issues about what is best for you as you manage your swallowing difficulties at home. TM Owner: Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland. ©2017 Nestlé. All rights reserved. nestle-monitoring-loaded