Vital Stimulation is an FDA cleared neuromuscular electrical stimulation
therapy for the treatment of dysphagia.
Dysphagia – difficulty swallowing affects an estimated 1 million Americans
every year. In its most severe state, dysphagia can leave a person completely
unable to swallow and dependent on a feeding tube.
Dysphagia is sometimes hard to detect in mild to moderate cases: the following
can be symptoms of dysphagia:
Coughing/clearing the throat after swallowing
Abnormal volitional cough
Decreased vocal quality
Recurring chest infections
Multiple swallows or special maneuvers required to clear throat
Difficulty completing a meal
Felling of food being stuck in the throat
Requiring a modified (soft food or pureed food) diet
Difficulty starting a swallow
Spilling food or liquid from the lips or drooling
If you or your loved one is having difficulty swallowing, please discuss
with your physician and request a referral for dysphagia treatment.
