DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 and have some difficulty swallowing. I must take calcium and magnesium tablets, and they are very large. I have to chew them to get them down properly. I have actually choked ...

For decades, stroke patients with swallowing difficulties have routinely received crushed tablets to reduce the risk of aspiration. New clinical data now challenge this practice. A study using ...

Difficulty swallowing can be a symptom of cancer, particularly cancers of the neck, head, jaw, and mouth. It can also be caused by conditions that affect your nervous system and digestive tract, such ...

Difficulty swallowing is a common problem in older adults. Nerve or muscle problems are often the cause, but the condition can also stem from various health conditions. It can significantly affect a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Xavier Lorenzo / Getty Images The odd swallowing mishap from time to time is generally nothing to worry about. It may happen when ...

I am a 71-year-old man who recently had a bone density scan. The test showed I had mild bone loss, and I was told I needed to go on medication. I was prescribed a vitamin D and calcium supplement as ...

Swallowing problems and anxiety may go hand in hand, with each potentially worsening the other. Anxiety can tighten throat muscles, making swallowing harder, while persistent swallowing issues can ...

That frustrating sensation of food seemingly caught in your throat during moments of stress isn’t just in your head. When anxiety strikes, it can transform the simple act of swallowing—something most ...

WHEN YOU TAKE medication, you may not think much about swallowing tablets or capsules with a gulp of water. But, swallowing pills isn’t so easy for everyone. Between 10 percent and 40 percent of ...