Dysphagia

• Dysphagia is a medical term
• Dysphagia means problems swallowing food and / or drink
• A stroke can make the muscles for swallowing weak
• Lots of people have swallowing problems in the first few days after a stroke
• You might choke on food or drink
• Food or drink might get stuck in your throat
• Food or drink might fall out of your mouth a lot
• This can be very embarrassing

Click on FAQ - How can I make swallowing easier and safer?