What should I do if I experience dysphagia due to cervical spondylosis?
Disease description:
My younger sister suffers from cervical spondylosis and experiences difficulty swallowing during meals. What should be done about dysphagia caused by cervical spondylosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Dysphagia caused by cervical spondylosis is typically associated with a specific subtype known as esophageal-type cervical spondylosis. Management may include cervical collar immobilization to restrict neck movement, along with consumption of liquid or semi-liquid diets—hard foods should be avoided. If these conservative measures prove ineffective, surgical intervention on the cervical spine may be considered to relieve compression on the esophagus and thereby alleviate dysphagia resulting from esophageal-type cervical spondylosis.
