AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING
Swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia, are common in the elderly due to weakened muscles, neurological conditions, or other age-related changes. This can lead to aspirating foods - an emergency.
Causes
Difficulty swallowing may occur due to
- Nerve degeneration & weakening, especially in the elderly
- Anatomical changes - Growths / throat surgery
- Dry throat
- Inflammation / swelling of the throat
Home Remedies
These approaches aim to improve swallowing safety and comfort. While these home remedies may offer relief for mild swallowing issues, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional, such as a
speech therapist or physician, for a thorough evaluation, especially if the condition persists or worsens.
Modify Food and Drink Consistency
- Pureed or Soft Foods: Switch to softer, easier-to-swallow foods, such as pureed vegetables, mashed potatoes, soups, or soft fruits (like bananas and applesauce).
- Thicken Liquids: Thin liquids like water or juice can be harder to swallow, increasing the risk of choking or aspiration. Use thickening agents (available at pharmacies) to make liquids easier to manage. Foods like yogurt or pudding can also be used as thicker alternatives to fluids.
- Moisten Dry Foods: Add broth, sauces, or gravies to dry or solid foods to make them easier to swallow.
Small, Frequent Meals
- Encourage the elderly person to eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day. Large meals can be overwhelming and increase the risk of choking.
- Eating slowly and in a relaxed environment can help improve control over swallowing.
Posture Adjustments
- Upright Position: Ensure the person is sitting upright (90 degrees) during meals and remains upright for at least 30 minutes after eating. This can help food move more easily down the esophagus and reduce the risk of aspiration.
- Chin-Tuck Technique: This simple technique, where the chin is tucked down toward the chest while swallowing, helps close the airway and reduce the risk of food or liquid going down the wrong way (into the lungs).
Exercises to Strengthen Swallowing Muscles
- Effortful Swallow: Encourage the elderly person to swallow as hard as they can with each bite or sip.
- Tongue Exercises: Press the tongue against the roof of the mouth or push the tongue out against a spoon to help improve muscle strength.
- Masako Maneuver: This involves swallowing while holding the tongue between the teeth, which strengthens the muscles at the back of the throat.
Avoid Astringent & Dryness
- Dryness makes it more difficult to swallow.
- Stay Hydrated
- Keep Air Moist
- Avoid astringent foods
- Take sips between bites: Encourage sipping water or a thickened beverage between bites of food to help clear food from the throat.
Avoid Dry or Irritating foods
- Avoid dry, sticky, or crumbly foods (like crackers, dry bread, or popcorn) that can get stuck in the throat or be difficult to swallow.
- Spicy or acidic foods may irritate the throat, so it's best to avoid them if they worsen symptoms.
Stay Calm and Relaxed
- Anxiety and stress can exacerbate swallowing difficulties. Ensure a calm, relaxed eating environment, and encourage the elderly person to focus on chewing and swallowing slowly.
When to Seek Medical Help
- Sudden or worsening swallowing difficulties.
- Coughing or choking during meals.
- Signs of aspiration (food or liquid entering the lungs), such as frequent coughing, chest infections, or pneumonia.
- Unexplained weight loss or dehydration.
Disclaimer: 'Difficulty Swallowing' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
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Sialogogue SIALOGOGUE
A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a
lesser degree. Astringents.
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Demulcent DEMULCENT
Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.
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HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4
DIFFICULTY SWALLOWING IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #4 -
TISSUE DISEASEIf you have symptoms in this category it means your imbalances have overwhelmed your body's resistance causing a full-fledged disease.
Once imbalance reaches this stage it is more likely to cause acute or chronic conditions.
You might be tempted to focus your attention on fighting symptoms in this category, but dismiss earlier warning signs of imbalance - i.e. symptoms in the stage 1 category.
It is ideal to find and address the root causes weakening your system and remove them first.
This ensures you are not adding fuel to the fire of disease.
Once the root causes are removed, you can work on addressing the disease head on along with strengthening your body.
This typically yields a quicker recovery and prevents recurrence.
Ayurveda's preventative approach suggests you pay careful attention to every stage of disease development.
(See all disease stages on JB)
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AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following
doshas
and
biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Difficulty Swallowing'.
If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them.
Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and
lifestyle habits should be reduced.
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Symptoms Tell A Story
The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms.
Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances.
Symptoms show you where your body is weakened.
Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself.
Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics.
If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms,
it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Difficulty Swallowing'.
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Biocharacteristics of 2,999 People Reporting Difficulty Swallowing
On average the
biocharacteristics
of people reporting Difficulty Swallowing were
more aggravated than
83% of other symptoms.
From the
2,999 people who reported Difficulty Swallowing
average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:
Astringent Sign![]()
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98.6% avg client level
29.0% (870) of cases
8,068 have Astringent constitution
Vata Sign![]()
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79.4% avg client level
35.1% (1,052) of cases
11,554 have Vata constitution
Cold![]()
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65.9% avg client level
23.2% (697) of cases
8,107 have Cold constitution
Toxic![]()
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60.3% avg client level
35.5% (1,065) of cases
7,099 have Toxic constitution
Gooey![]()
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59.5% avg client level
20.0% (599) of cases
7,069 have Gooey constitution
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59.1% avg client level
26.1% (784) of cases
9,009 have Dry constitution
Pungent![]()
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57.1% avg client level
18.3% (550) of cases
6,802 have Pungent constitution
Difficult![]()
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54.8% avg client level
38.3% (1,150) of cases
8,532 have Difficult constitution
Pitta![]()
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47.2% avg client level
28.8% (863) of cases
10,540 have Pitta constitution
Salty![]()
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46.0% avg client level
32.9% (987) of cases
7,179 have Salty constitution
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42.9% avg client level
19.1% (574) of cases
7,949 have Hot constitution
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42.5% avg client level
26.6% (798) of cases
9,650 have Sweet constitution
Bitter![]()
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39.7% avg client level
23.1% (693) of cases
8,626 have Bitter constitution
Light![]()
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38.2% avg client level
23.4% (703) of cases
9,391 have Light constitution
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37.8% avg client level
28.0% (840) of cases
9,738 have Heavy constitution
Kapha![]()
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33.0% avg client level
29.6% (888) of cases
12,745 have Kapha constitution
Oily![]()
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31.2% avg client level
23.3% (698) of cases
9,587 have Oily constitution
Sour![]()
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11.3% avg client level
14.0% (421) of cases
7,528 have Sour constitution
Risk Factors of Difficulty Swallowing
Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Difficulty Swallowing.
Overall,
7.64% of people surveyed reported Difficulty Swallowing.
Review These Common Risk Factors
Feel underweight (2358)
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217 cases with both
9.2% of cases
20% more often
Feel overweight (25362)
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2048 cases with both
8.1% of cases
10% more often
Hyperactive, quick (19615)
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881 cases with both
4.5% of cases
40% less often
Fatigue / tired (16721)
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1699 cases with both
10.2% of cases
30% more often
Male (1336)
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123 cases with both
9.2% of cases
20% more often
Female (26227)
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2145 cases with both
8.2% of cases
10% more often
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Lump in throat (2115)
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548 cases with both
25.9% of cases
240% more often
Neuralgia (784)
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189 cases with both
24.1% of cases
220% more often
Cardiac Insufficiency (139)
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23% of cases
200% more often
Hiatal Hernia (1911)
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437 cases with both
22.9% of cases
200% more often
Rheumatic Fever (146)
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22.6% of cases
200% more often
Fever (Current) (294)
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64 cases with both
21.8% of cases
190% more often
Recurrent Vomiting (817)
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178 cases with both
21.8% of cases
190% more often
Guarding area of pain (886)
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178 cases with both
20.1% of cases
160% more often
Stroke (from clot) (139)
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20.1% of cases
160% more often
20.1% of cases
160% more often
Liver Degeneration (200)
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20% of cases
160% more often
Liver Sore (883)
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171 cases with both
19.4% of cases
150% more often
Croup (176)
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19.3% of cases
150% more often
Convulsions (156)
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19.2% of cases
150% more often
Atherosclerosis (189)
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19% of cases
150% more often
Joint pain after eating (712)
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135 cases with both
19% of cases
150% more often
Duodenal Ulcer (373)
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70 cases with both
18.8% of cases
150% more often
Laryngitis (906)
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170 cases with both
18.8% of cases
150% more often
264 cases with both
18.6% of cases
140% more often
425 cases with both
18.6% of cases
140% more often
Painful rash (516)
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96 cases with both
18.6% of cases
140% more often
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)
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18.5% of cases
140% more often
Gout (451)
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83 cases with both
18.4% of cases
140% more often
Difficulty expectorating (1399)
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257 cases with both
18.4% of cases
140% more often
Hoarse Voice (4563)
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835 cases with both
18.3% of cases
140% more often
206 cases with both
18.3% of cases
140% more often
Fibromyalgia (3094)
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566 cases with both
18.3% of cases
140% more often
Chest Pain (2589)
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475 cases with both
18.3% of cases
140% more often
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)
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188 cases with both
18.1% of cases
140% more often
Chronic Infection (1413)
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253 cases with both
17.9% of cases
130% more often
Rheumatoid Arthritis (1204)
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216 cases with both
17.9% of cases
130% more often
Multiple Sclerosis (179)
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17.9% of cases
130% more often
Swollen joints (2624)
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468 cases with both
17.8% of cases
130% more often
Emphysema (124)
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17.7% of cases
130% more often
Vomiting (1149)
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202 cases with both
17.6% of cases
130% more often
Weakness / Debility (3964)
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698 cases with both
17.6% of cases
130% more often
Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)
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125 cases with both
17.5% of cases
130% more often
Pain wakes you up at night (1604)
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280 cases with both
17.5% of cases
130% more often
Abdominal pain continuous (1145)
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200 cases with both
17.5% of cases
130% more often
Lichen planus (206)
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17.5% of cases
130% more often
Burning / painful urination (1010)
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176 cases with both
17.4% of cases
130% more often
Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)
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186 cases with both
17.4% of cases
130% more often
Blood or pus in mucus (462)
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80 cases with both
17.3% of cases
130% more often
Citrus allergy (670)
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115 cases with both
17.2% of cases
130% more often
Heaviness in heart area (2680)
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460 cases with both
17.2% of cases
130% more often
Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)
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93 cases with both
17.1% of cases
120% more often
Nerve Damage (293)
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50 cases with both
17.1% of cases
120% more often
Burning abdominal pain (2301)
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391 cases with both
17% of cases
120% more often
Hyperparathyroid (166)
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16.9% of cases
120% more often
Chronic cough (1911)
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322 cases with both
16.8% of cases
120% more often
232 cases with both
16.7% of cases
120% more often
Anal Spasm (1145)
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191 cases with both
16.7% of cases
120% more often
Pressure in eye (2299)
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384 cases with both
16.7% of cases
120% more often
Stomach Ulcer (1449)
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240 cases with both
16.6% of cases
120% more often
Gastrointestinal Bleeding (555)
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92 cases with both
16.6% of cases
120% more often
Swollen lymph nodes (2365)
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390 cases with both
16.5% of cases
120% more often
208 cases with both
16.5% of cases
120% more often
16.5% of cases
120% more often
Whooping Cough (232)
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16.4% of cases
110% more often
Pus in stool (292)
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16.4% of cases
110% more often
Staph infection (1066)
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175 cases with both
16.4% of cases
110% more often
Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)
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174 cases with both
16.3% of cases
110% more often
Non-healing sore / ulcer (816)
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133 cases with both
16.3% of cases
110% more often
Pancreatitis (498)
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81 cases with both
16.3% of cases
110% more often
671 cases with both
16.3% of cases
110% more often
Bones brittle / break easily (575)
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94 cases with both
16.3% of cases
110% more often
Fistula (425)
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69 cases with both
16.2% of cases
110% more often
173 cases with both
16.2% of cases
110% more often
Prolapsed Bladder (690)
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111 cases with both
16.1% of cases
110% more often
Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)
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16.1% of cases
110% more often
Oozing Sores on Skin (292)
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16.1% of cases
110% more often
Enlarged Prostate (BPH) (205)
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16.1% of cases
110% more often
Pain relieved by cold (374)
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60 cases with both
16% of cases
110% more often
Flat rash (526)
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84 cases with both
16% of cases
110% more often
Fecal Incontinence (1138)
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181 cases with both
15.9% of cases
110% more often
H pylori infection (1025)
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163 cases with both
15.9% of cases
110% more often
Sleep Apnea (2359)
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375 cases with both
15.9% of cases
110% more often
Intestine lumpy / like a rope (1615)
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254 cases with both
15.7% of cases
110% more often
Wheezing (2488)
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390 cases with both
15.7% of cases
110% more often
Recent weight loss (1516)
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237 cases with both
15.6% of cases
100% more often
Stinging Eyes (2850)
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445 cases with both
15.6% of cases
100% more often
Goiter (482)
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75 cases with both
15.6% of cases
100% more often
Pain on left side above heart (1752)
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273 cases with both
15.6% of cases
100% more often
Gray Stool (528)
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82 cases with both
15.5% of cases
100% more often
Pain left upper abdomen (3172)
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493 cases with both
15.5% of cases
100% more often
Seizures (452)
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70 cases with both
15.5% of cases
100% more often
Pain right upper abdomen (3670)
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565 cases with both
15.4% of cases
100% more often
Impacted Fecal Matter (1293)
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199 cases with both
15.4% of cases
100% more often
Purpura (429)
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66 cases with both
15.4% of cases
100% more often
Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)
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284 cases with both
15.4% of cases
100% more often
Prolapsed colon (272)
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15.4% of cases
100% more often
Exercise aggravates symptoms (5106)
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776 cases with both
15.2% of cases
100% more often
Nut allergy (960)
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145 cases with both
15.1% of cases
100% more often
Shortness of Breath (6434)
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970 cases with both
15.1% of cases
100% more often
Morning Sickness (1146)
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173 cases with both
15.1% of cases
100% more often
Complications of Those Reporting Difficulty Swallowing
People who report Difficulty Swallowing were likely to report the following:
208 cases with both
+4.0 times more likely
7% of cases
1.74% (1,259 cases)
Hiatal Hernia ![]()
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437 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
15% of cases
5.05% (1,911 cases)
Recurrent Vomiting ![]()
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178 cases with both
+3.0 times more likely
6% of cases
2.03% (817 cases)
Lump in throat ![]()
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548 cases with both
+2.9 times more likely
18% of cases
6.17% (2,115 cases)
Liver Sore ![]()
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171 cases with both
+2.6 times more likely
6% of cases
2.35% (883 cases)
Guarding area of pain ![]()
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178 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
6% of cases
2.38% (886 cases)
Difficulty expectorating ![]()
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257 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
9% of cases
3.62% (1,399 cases)
Vomiting ![]()
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202 cases with both
+2.5 times more likely
7% of cases
2.82% (1,149 cases)
Abdominal surgery ![]()
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181 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
6% of cases
2.47% (1,336 cases)
Fibromyalgia ![]()
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566 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
19% of cases
7.84% (3,094 cases)
264 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
9% of cases
3.75% (1,417 cases)
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Joint pain after eating ![]()
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135 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
5% of cases
2.1% (712 cases)
Neuralgia ![]()
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189 cases with both
+2.4 times more likely
6% of cases
2.54% (784 cases)
Hoarse Voice ![]()
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835 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
28% of cases
11.92% (4,563 cases)
776 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
26% of cases
11.1% (5,106 cases)
Pancreatitis ![]()
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81 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
3% of cases
1.3% (498 cases)
Chest Pain ![]()
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475 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
16% of cases
6.96% (2,589 cases)
206 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
7% of cases
3.06% (1,126 cases)
Citrus allergy ![]()
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115 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
4% of cases
1.75% (670 cases)
Abdominal pain continuous ![]()
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200 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
7% of cases
3.09% (1,145 cases)
425 cases with both
+2.3 times more likely
14% of cases
6.22% (2,279 cases)
Stomach Ulcer ![]()
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240 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
8% of cases
3.67% (1,449 cases)
Burning abdominal pain ![]()
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391 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
13% of cases
5.97% (2,301 cases)
Laryngitis ![]()
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170 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
6% of cases
2.78% (906 cases)
Pain wakes you up at night ![]()
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280 cases with both
+2.2 times more likely
9% of cases
4.18% (1,604 cases)
Gout ![]()
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83 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.4% (451 cases)
Pressure in eye ![]()
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384 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
13% of cases
6.09% (2,299 cases)
Lungs Irritated / Inflamed ![]()
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188 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.86% (1,038 cases)
232 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
8% of cases
3.82% (1,393 cases)
Swollen joints ![]()
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468 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
16% of cases
7.66% (2,624 cases)
Goiter ![]()
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75 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
3% of cases
1.44% (482 cases)
Lumps on Surface of Belly ![]()
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125 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
4% of cases
1.93% (713 cases)
Gallbladder Inflammation ![]()
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174 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.9% (1,070 cases)
Anal Spasm ![]()
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191 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
6% of cases
2.91% (1,145 cases)
Slow, heavy digestion ![]()
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1418 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
47% of cases
22.89% (21,898 cases)
471 cases with both
+2.1 times more likely
16% of cases
7.8% (3,400 cases)
Tongue frothy on edges ![]()
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105 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
4% of cases
1.96% (739 cases)
Impacted Fecal Matter ![]()
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199 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.44% (1,293 cases)
Chronic Infection ![]()
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253 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
3.94% (1,413 cases)
Rheumatoid Arthritis ![]()
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216 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
7% of cases
3.45% (1,204 cases)
671 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
22% of cases
10.87% (4,107 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes ![]()
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390 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
13% of cases
6.44% (2,365 cases)
Blood or pus in mucus ![]()
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80 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.49% (462 cases)
186 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3% (1,069 cases)
Staph infection ![]()
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175 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3.01% (1,066 cases)
Frequent Nausea ![]()
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752 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
25% of cases
12.57% (5,021 cases)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ![]()
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92 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (555 cases)
Painful rash ![]()
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96 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.51% (516 cases)
Recent weight loss ![]()
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237 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
8% of cases
4.04% (1,516 cases)
Parasite passed in stool ![]()
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45 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
2% of cases
1.01% (353 cases)
Weakness / Debility ![]()
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698 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
23% of cases
11.64% (3,964 cases)
Gray Stool ![]()
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82 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.52% (528 cases)
Morning Sickness ![]()
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173 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
6% of cases
3.04% (1,146 cases)
Heaviness in heart area ![]()
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460 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
15% of cases
7.6% (2,680 cases)
Pain right upper abdomen ![]()
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565 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
19% of cases
9.65% (3,670 cases)
Hyperacidity ![]()
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664 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
22% of cases
11.19% (4,450 cases)
Flat rash ![]()
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84 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
3% of cases
1.53% (526 cases)
Nut allergy ![]()
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145 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
5% of cases
2.56% (960 cases)
Peanut allergy ![]()
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111 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
4% of cases
2.05% (788 cases)
Pain left upper abdomen ![]()
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493 cases with both
+2.0 times more likely
16% of cases
8.2% (3,172 cases)
176 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.1% (1,010 cases)
Fecal Incontinence ![]()
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181 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.1% (1,138 cases)
Shortness of Breath ![]()
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970 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
32% of cases
16.54% (6,434 cases)
Prolapsed Bladder ![]()
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111 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.07% (690 cases)
Bluish / Purple Tongue ![]()
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57 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
2% of cases
1.04% (472 cases)
Fatty Liver ![]()
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381 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.76% (2,700 cases)
173 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
6% of cases
3.12% (1,069 cases)
273 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
9% of cases
4.69% (1,752 cases)
230 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
8% of cases
4.17% (1,562 cases)
Stinging Eyes ![]()
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445 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
15% of cases
7.84% (2,850 cases)
Hyperthyroid ![]()
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111 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
4% of cases
2.1% (780 cases)
Acid Reflux ![]()
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1461 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
49% of cases
25.96% (10,057 cases)
Chronic cough ![]()
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322 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
11% of cases
5.83% (1,911 cases)
Sticky saliva ![]()
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360 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
12% of cases
6.38% (2,391 cases)
Pancreatic Insufficiency ![]()
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93 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
3% of cases
1.6% (545 cases)
Edema ![]()
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379 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.96% (2,527 cases)
Frequent Hiccup ![]()
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361 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
12% of cases
6.43% (2,477 cases)
Food Poisoning ![]()
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145 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
5% of cases
2.68% (1,032 cases)
Sleep Apnea ![]()
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375 cases with both
+1.9 times more likely
13% of cases
6.97% (2,359 cases)
215 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
7% of cases
3.79% (1,568 cases)
Metallic Taste in Mouth ![]()
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556 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
19% of cases
10.29% (3,927 cases)
Sore eye muscles ![]()
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337 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
11% of cases
5.97% (2,328 cases)
175 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
6% of cases
3.27% (1,253 cases)
Pain above belly button ![]()
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602 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
20% of cases
10.91% (4,330 cases)
Gray teeth ![]()
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138 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.73% (1,031 cases)
923 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
31% of cases
16.93% (6,963 cases)
Swollen lymph nodes - neck ![]()
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746 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
25% of cases
13.69% (5,244 cases)
464 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
15% of cases
8.22% (3,413 cases)
Pain sudden onset ![]()
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550 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
18% of cases
9.9% (3,992 cases)
1160 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
39% of cases
21.59% (13,471 cases)
302 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
10% of cases
5.54% (2,014 cases)
Fistula ![]()
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69 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (425 cases)
Purpura ![]()
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66 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.11% (429 cases)
H pylori infection ![]()
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163 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
5% of cases
2.8% (1,025 cases)
Colon surgery ![]()
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53 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (416 cases)
Inguinal hernia ![]()
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56 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
2% of cases
1.12% (411 cases)
254 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.48% (1,615 cases)
Blisters ![]()
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83 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (609 cases)
Skin growths - other ![]()
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85 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
3% of cases
1.68% (619 cases)
Kidney Infection ![]()
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243 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
8% of cases
4.49% (1,649 cases)
Autoimmune Disorders ![]()
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812 cases with both
+1.8 times more likely
27% of cases
15.16% (5,726 cases)
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