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British doctors have revealed alarming warning signs of dementia, a mentally deteriorating condition that affects more than 55 million people worldwide.
Obvious symptoms of dementia include memory loss, Dr. Ahmad Kundakar said. express In an interview published Saturday, he said that difficulty swallowing can be an early indicator of the disorder.
In fact, this unusual condition, also known as dysphagia, Mentioned in a 2008 study Published by the National Library of Medicine.
Dysphagia “occurs due to damage to areas of the brain responsible for movement and coordination, including the area that controls the swallowing reflex,” Kundakar said.
“People with dementia may experience muscle weakness, loss of coordination and reduced sensation in the throat, which can lead to difficulty swallowing,” he added.
The main cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a well-known disease prevalent in older adults that affects memory loss and behavior.
More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease, and by 2023, 6.7 million Americans over the age of 65 will be living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report from the Alzheimer’s Association. It is said that it will happen.
The dysphagia symptoms Dr. Kundakar shared were compulsive chewing and feeling the need to hold food in the mouth while eating. This causes weight loss, dehydration, and malnutrition.
NHS East Sussex Healthcare Trust It says signs of dysphagia are widespread and should not be ignored, highlighting how common it is for people with dementia to have difficulty eating and drinking.
“Dysphagia carries risks including aspiration (food refluxing into the lungs), choking, malnutrition and reduced quality of life,” the NHS said.
