...are mild, a number may be serious enough to decrease the patient’s level of activity and prevent essential functions like eating or swallowing. In other cases, patients may develop allergies,...
...he cannot eat or swallow). Otherwise, the patient schedules an appointment with a surgeon who works in either a clinic or a hospital setting. A staff member coordinates the consultation...
...disorders Medical disorders that may contribute to a failure to thrive include:[1][2] Problems chewing or swallowing caused by a cleft palate for example Gastrointestinal problems Brain or nervous system damage...
...in mechanically ventilated patients or those with impaired swallowing reflexes. * **Accurate Diagnosis:** The analysis of gastric aspirates provides valuable information for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal conditions. **Keywords** * Gastric...
...to those caused by botulism, such as: Problems in vision Muscle weakness in all parts of the body Difficulty in speaking Difficulty in swallowing Breathing problems Loss of bladder control...
...Fast breathing (tachypnoea) Exfoliative dermatitis, a condition which makes the skin red and scaly Heart murmur Painful swallowing A sore tongue (glossitis) and mouth ulcers Petechiae Angular stomatitis (fissures in...
...anaphylaxis include:[5][6] Difficulty swallowing and/or speaking Turning blue and/or generalised flushing A drop in blood pressure, which may cause faintness, confusion and/or weakness Chest pain Heart rate alterations Abdominal pain,...
...examine wound healing, scar formation, and overall recovery * Physical therapy for rehabilitation and restoration of facial function * Speech therapy for patients experiencing speech or swallowing impairments * Nutritional...
...producing elevated liver enzymes. Symptoms of esophageal cancer The most common symptoms of esophageal cancer are: difficulty or pain with swallowing weight loss abdominal pain decreased appetite Read more about...
...such as constipation or diarrhea Sudden or unexplained weight loss or weight gain Chest pain Heartburn Indigestion or dyspepsia Nausea Vomiting Rectal bleeding Difficulty swallowing Bloating Gas or flatulence Belching...
