Dysphagia and its consequences in the elderly.

摘要: This investigation was designed to study what extent dysphagia in the elderly is accompanied by other chest symptoms and if it leads a reduction body weight quality of life. To this end 796 persons, randomly taken from population register, replied questionnaire concerning swallowing difficulties symptoms. Chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation occurred significantly more frequently subjects who admitted feelings obstruction throat or during ingestion food (p less than 0.001) rest, as did so-called heart problems 0.05). People with had often gained over last 5 years people without Psychosocial those were given anxiety at mealtimes wish eat alone. Of dysphagia, 40% consulted physician, but despite these patients many not seen doctor. It apparent that difficulty physical psychosocial may reduce their