An Overview On Those Experiencing Trouble Swallowing Pills

By Etta Bowen


The difficulty experienced when it comes to swallowing is medically known as dysphagia. This problem can be very discomforting as those who suffer from it are always prone to a lot of anxiety. The sensation that it arouses is likened to one of something getting stuck in the throat. Trouble swallowing pills is a real problem to many.

There are times when you might experience a headache and the only quick way for you to relieve yourself will be to take medication on alleviating the pain such as aspirin. Sometimes one may be forced to chew them before then taking in water so as to swallow. It is definitely has a disgusting taste. There are however other instances where one will be compelled to swallow the pills as they are whole. Especially when the pills are those that are time released it will be inevitable.

To those who are affected it disheartens especially when they see some people ingest multiple pills all at a go in one gulp. In many quarters, people tend to think that one of the best ways to overcome this challenge is to break the pill into pieces much smaller or just chew them. However we should note that the suggestion of chewing the pills might not be prudent.

When ones throat opens up wide it becomes large and huge enough to be capable of swallowing pills. As long as you have this in mind you will always be at ease. Another tip to consider is that you should relax. Ensure that you be served with smaller pieces of food. By using candy as a form of reference and testing you can practice on your swallowing. You should practicing while imagine that it is the real thing you are doing.

Extended release, controlled release, timed release, controlled release, sustained-release are all other types of medication. What this means is that if a person does not swallow this pills wholly, then they may be interfering with the mode of delivery of medication that will be delivered into your bloodstream.

On the other hand when it comes to the crushing of the tablet there are accompanying implications. What is required more is clinical and legal aide. For those who are uncomfortable when taking the pills they can be prescribed medication of a different form. The pills can be broken down into four or two so that they can be easier to swallow. The pills can also be crushed totally and dissolved in water.

Those who eat hurriedly while chatting a lot should discard some of this habits. When our schedules become busy it becomes more difficult to be able to find ample time to focus on our body health. If a person has problems in their swallowing, during the time of meals they should eat devoid of stress.

For the medical worker to be able to ascertain dysphagia cause, it will be necessary for them to take up a series of tests. Some of the things which may look like tumors in the pharynx may be the causes of the obstructions. They may be removed surgically or altogether subjected to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. But this will only be the case if it is very serious.




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