What Is the Term for Not Being Able to Eat? Understanding Aphagia
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According to the National Institutes of Health, dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, affects up to 22% of Americans over 50 and can lead to the severe condition of aphagia, the term for not being able to eat at all. The complete inability to swallow is a serious medical issue that demands a clear understanding of its causes and treatments.
