Sarcopenic dysphagia refers to dysphagia associated with sarcopenia.
The typical patient is an older adult >= 65 years of age.
Clinical features:
(1) presence of sarcopenia
(2) swallowing difficulties and dysphagia associated with the loss of muscles
(3) exclusion of other causes of dysphagia
(4) reduced tongue and lip strength
(5) malnutrition
Measure
Male
Female
tongue strength
<= 24.3 kPa
<= 23.9 kPa
lip strength
<= 10.4 N
<= 8.5N
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
