Pediatric feeding therapy in Dubai and Sharjah

Feeding disorders in kids usually include eating problems while sucking, slurping, chewing, spoon feeding or drinking from a cup. A child may also suffer swallowing difficulties called dysphagia and have problems moving food or liquid from the mouth, throat, or oesophagus to the stomach. Feeding and swallowing disorders are medical conditions that can deprive the child of complete nutrition. Our feeding therapists in Dubai and Sharjah apply various therapies to solve feeding and swallowing disorders and make the child’s eating habits normal.

What causes feeding or swallowing disorders?

The child can suffer from feeding or swallowing disorders if they also suffer from the following problems:

Nervous system disorders – It can cause malfunctions of the tongue, oral and pharyngeal muscles, for example- cerebral palsy or meningitis.
Reflux problems
Being born prematurely
Having congenital heart disease
Cleft lip or palate
Autism
Breathing problems, like asthma or other diseases
Congenital problems affecting head and neck movements
Medicines that reduce appetite and make the child sleepy
Sensory issues
Behavioural problems

Signs and symptoms of a child with feeding problems

Stiff, arched back while feeding
Crying while feeding
Withdrawing and spilling food from mouth while feeding
Unable to suck mother’s milk
Having trouble breathing while eating and drinking
Refusing to eat or drink
Eating only soft and smooth textured food
Munching a lot

Some paediatricians also refer children who do not gain enough weight as per their age group to a feeding therapist to check for signs of feeding disorders.

Holding food in their mouth
Having issues chewing or gulping the food
Coughing, gagging or drooling during meals
Stuffing food and then expelling it from the mouth
Gurgling or breathing heavily after meals
Spitting or throwing up a lot

How common are feeding disorders?

5-20% of children are diagnosed with feeding disorders. Feeding disorders can exist in the form of muscle, tongue or pharyngeal deformity that cause problems in chewing, sucking or gulping.

Diagnosis

When diagnosing, our feeding therapists can conduct a suitable combination of the following examinations.

Examine tongue and mouth surface.
Examine pharyngeal muscle movement while swallowing
Examine poor oral-motor skills and sensory problems
Closely observe the child’s behaviour while eating
Take up endoscopic assessments of the mouth

The therapist would also discuss with parents the child’s medical history and development-related issues to reach a conclusive decision.

Treatment of feeding disorders

Feeding disorder treatment differs for all children. Depending upon the individual problems, the treatment module will include:

Feeding therapy
Food swaps
Changing food textures
Prescribing medicines to alleviate reflux disorders

Neuropedia is the first and one of the best pediatric neurology centres in Dubai and Sharjah. Our team comprises highly qualified doctors specially trained to treat various pediatric disorders. If your child also shows any feeding disorders symptoms, visit our centre for pediatric feeding therapy in Dubai and Sharjah.

ADHD Diagnosis

Once a diagnosis has been confirmed, we provide individualised recommendations for ADHD treatment. Some of these include the following:

Why choose Neuropedia for your child’s ADHD treatment in Dubai and Sharjah?

Neuropedia is a renowned children’s neuroscience centre in Dubai and Sharjah. We have some of the best child neurologists who provide comprehensive neurological services and help them shine. Our team of experts looks after children in a friendly and compassionate environment and is highly committed to achieving their best possible outcomes. So if you are looking for ADHD treatment in Dubai, contact us.

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