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OESOPHAGEAL CONDITIONS
Lifestyle changes are often prescribed for a diagnosis of dysphagia caused by gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) because they can reduce GORD symptoms, and also help make eating and swallowing more comfortable.
For dysphagia caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) or Barrett’s oesophagus, treatment tends to focus on bringing your GORD symptoms under control while managing your dysphagia symptoms.
Recommended lifestyle changes for dysphagia may include:
Answer some simple questions about your experience living with dysphagia.
Take these results to your next appointment and discuss management options.
If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable specialist near you.
This tool is not meant to diagnose or eliminate a diagnosis for any disease or condition. The list of symptoms and risk factors is not exhaustive. Talk to your doctor for further information.
For more information visit Medtronic.com.au/dysphagia
References
1.Cho S, Choung R, Talley N, et al. Prevalence and risk factors for dysphagia: a USA community study. Neurogastroenterology And Motility: The Official Journal Of The European Gastrointestinal Motility Society. February 2015;27(2):212-219
2.Bollschweiler E, Knoppe K, Wolfgarten E, Hölscher AH. Prevalence of dysphagia in patients with gastroesophageal reflux in Germany. Dysphagia. 2008;23(2):172-176. doi:10.1007/s00455-007-9120-5
Dysphagia can be a concerning condition, but it doesn’t have to be chronic. If you’re having trouble swallowing, see your doctor as soon as possible to discuss management options.
1 Nazarko L. The clinical management of dysphagia in primary care. British Journal of Community Nursing. 2008;13(6):258-264.
