Electrical Stimulation and its Effects

on Patients with Dysphagia

 

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What Are Some Problems Caused by Dysphagia?

Poor Health

Weight Loss

Bacterial infection

Aspiration pneumonia

Lodged foods in esophagus may prevent other nutrition from entering the stomach.

("Dysphagia,"2004)