Dorothy is an 85-year-old woman who is having difficulty swallowing.Food seems to enter her stomach too slowly.Based on this information,Dorothy probably has a(n)

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Difficulty swallowing and slow movement of food into the stomach suggest a problem with peristaltic functioning. This is often seen in older adults and can be caused by conditions such as muscular dystrophy or Parkinson's disease. Option A would not cause slow movement of food, and option B is unlikely as probiotics are beneficial bacteria that aid in digestion. Option C is also unlikely, as undigested fiber deposits are more likely to cause a blockage in the colon than in the small intestine (jejunum).

Dorothy Is an 85-Year-Old Woman Who Is Having Difficulty Swallowing