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Dr. KHaled Jaber
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الأسئلة المجابة 20966 | نسبة الرضا 97.5%
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'Physiotherapy and it's role in bulbar problems in als..thanks
Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?
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Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?
Slow speech with difficulty in swallowing
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Dr. KHaled Jaber
Licensed Physician
الأسئلة المجابة 20966 | نسبة الرضا 97.8%
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Thank you for your question.
our dear customer
Slurred speech
Dysphagia
Difficulty in chewing food
Small tongue
Until now, there is no clear cut in the management of this disease and treatment mainly aims to control symptoms and make life easier.
Physical and physiotherapy is an essential part in the management to prevent muscles to become stiff, as there is no disuse of the muscles.
Physiotherapy should be done under supervision of a specialist to provide the best results for the patient.
Esophageal dilation
Surgery
Medication as corticosteroids
Change eating habits
Try food with different textures
Avoid alcohol and smoking
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khaled jaber
Thank you for your question.
our dear customer
What are the signs and symptoms of bulbar palsy?
Slurred speech
Dysphagia
Difficulty in chewing food
Small tongue
What is the treatment of bulbar palsy?
Until now, there is no clear cut in the management of this disease and treatment mainly aims to control symptoms and make life easier.
Physical and physiotherapy is an essential part in the management to prevent muscles to become stiff, as there is no disuse of the muscles.
Physiotherapy should be done under supervision of a specialist to provide the best results for the patient.
What is the treatment of dysphagia?
Esophageal dilation
Surgery
Medication as corticosteroids
Change eating habits
Try food with different textures
Avoid alcohol and smoking
I hope my answer was helpful, please let me know if you have any follow up questions. If you feel I've answered your question already, please rate my answer from top of the page. Your feedback helps to ensure only the best experts are available to help you.
You can also ask questions of our other specialists in the areas of nutrition, therapists, IT specialists, medical doctors, and many more.
Feel free to message me anytime if you have any other questions.
Warm Regard
khaled jaber
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Dr. KHaled Jaber
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الأسئلة المجابة 20966 | نسبة الرضا 97.5%
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