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Dysphagia, Difficulty swallowing after stroke

After talking about dysphasia in many of our topics before, we become quite familiar with this subject; however, how much do we know about its twin brother: dysphagia? After a stroke, the damage to speech and movement is usually obvious. But for some stroke survivors, having trouble swallowing can be an invisible — but extremely disabling. A swallowing disorder called dysphagia often occurs as a result of stroke. Dysphagia may occur in up to 65 percent of stroke patients. If not identified and managed, it can lead to poor nutrition, pneumonia and increased disability. Continue reading

Posted on November 3, 2010