Dysphagia

Dysphagia is a feeling of discomfort when food moves between the throat and the stomach. This discomfort is perceived as a blockage of the progression of the food bolus. There are 2 categories of dysphagia: dysphagia due to an esophageal motility disorder, called functional dysphagia, and mechanical or lesional dysphagia related to an obstacle to the progression of the bolus

The cardia, the lower esophageal sphincter and upper orifice of the stomach, remains closed and prevents the transport of food from the mouth to the stomach.

Achalasia of the cardia : failure to open the cardia, the orifice which separates the esophagus from the stomach. May be due to degeneration of the mesenteric plexuses, damage to the pneumogastric nerve (vagus nerve). It is a motor disorder of the esophagus (Tiprez and Ryekewaert, 1928).

Choose a diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and low in saturated fats

Temporarily adopt a liquid diet (crushed foods such as watery porridge)

Eliminate alcoholic beverages, ispaghul, psyllium

Eat meals calmly by “chewing” the porridge used

Manage stress by practicing relaxation exercises based on breathing

Provide time for physical and mental rest

Eliminate all use of tobacco

Fennel (Fœniculum vulgare)