Causes of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders from 0 – 14 years
There are many possible causes for feeding and swallowing problems, including:
- Nervous system disorders, like cerebral palsy or meningitis
- Reflux or other stomach problems
- Being premature or having a low birth weight
- Heart disease
- Cleft lip or palate
- Breathing problems, like asthma or other diseases
- Autism
- Head and neck problems
- Muscle weakness in the face and neck
- Medicines that make her sleepy or not hungry
- Sensory issues
- Behavior problems
Adult Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
Disease processes that may cause PES dysfunction
Oropharyngeal carcinoma
Esophageal carcinoma
Benign esophageal tumor
Zenkers diverticulum
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Pharyngitis
Post surgical change
Foreign body
CVA
Parkinson’s
Inflammatory myopathies
Dermatomyositis
Inclusion Myositis
Hyperthyroidism
Idiopathic
Radiation therapy
Brainstem tumor
ALS
Huntington Chorea
Poliomyelitis
Spinocerebellar degeneration
Syringobulbia
Diabetes
Diphtheria
Rabies
Lead poisoning
Polymyositis
Scleroderma
Muscular Dystrophies
Myxderma
Botulism
Trauma(iatrogenic)
GOOD NEWS
He was seen at Cleveland Feeding and Swallowing Center. He had no swallow function secondary to a brain stem stroke and was on feeding tube. After 39 sessions of vital stim and 5 sessions of dilation, the patient is eating full meals again with no restrictions and no feeding tube. There is hope for patients!
