Tag: Esophageal issues

According to the National Institutes of Health, dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects approximately 1 in 25 people during their lifetime, making it a common concern. A persistent struggle to drink liquids can point to various underlying issues beyond simple thirst, often involving the complex neuromuscular process of swallowing.

According to research, up to 73% of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) in one cross-sectional study also had a vitamin D deficiency. This article explores whether low vitamin D can cause swallowing problems and the potential mechanisms connecting the two conditions.