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Dysphagia

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Alexi
Alexi

any support groups ?

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  • janine_52180
    janine_52180 Alexi

    Posted

    No, there are no support groups for dysphagia.

    would love to set one up

  • AlanJM
    AlanJM Alexi

    Posted

    I think it probably depends on the cause of the swallowing difficulty and whereabouts it occurs in the system.

    ​If it is, for instance, just above the diaphragm or elsewhere in the oesophagus, it might be caused by, amongst many other things, a tumour / GIST etc.   If it is because of motility problems then there is an Achalasia group as part of the Oesophageal Patients Association.   Or it might be a problem higher up in the pharynx / throat.

    I think signposting to support groups can probably best b done by the staff in the clinic where your problem has been diagnosed?

    Sorry not to have been able to be more helpful.

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