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.
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Neurological disorders
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Mechanical causes
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Head and neck conditions, including
cancer
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Age
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