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What Causes Inability To Swallow And Food To Get Stuck?
My Dad had a stroke two mnths ago.He is on bed and c/o weakness and pain in lower back area.Drs are suspecting fracture which was not seen in xray.He is not eating or drinking very little.He says food seems to get stuck in the throat and can not swollow ?What shd I do?
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
A person can have difficulty in swallowing after stroke, depending upon the area of the brain involved. You need to consult a neurologist for a detailed evaluation
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