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KMID : 1024720220120020070
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Geriatric Rehabilitation
2022 Volume.12 No. 2 p.70 ~ p.75
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Sarcopenia and Dysphagia
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Moon Hyun-Im
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Abstract
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Among the age-related diseases, sarcopenia and dysphagia are two common pathological conditions in frail older people and could coexist, leading to dehydration and malnutrition in these subjects. ‘Sarcopenic dysphagia' is a complex condition characterized by deglutition impairment due to the loss of mass and strength of swallowing muscles and might also be related to poor oral health status. Moreover, the aging process is strictly associated with poor oral health status due to direct impairment of the immune system. Therefore, poor oral health might affect nutrient intake, leading to malnutrition and, consequently, frailty. Sarcopenia, dysphagia, and malnutrition are closely linked, sharing common pathophysiological pathways. Thus, the aim of the present review is to describe the correlation between dysphagia and sarcopenia, malnutrition, and oral frailty, characterizing their phenotypically overlapping features.
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KEYWORD
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Dysphagia, Sarcopenia, Aging
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