Q: mom stroke, week ago, cant swallow, has tube through her nose, has no other apparent damage, is weak and has part of her face swollen, around eye, her throat is swollen, will she recover dysphagia?
Hi israel ayala,
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's stroke. Everyones recovery from stroke is individualized and dependant on many factors. Talk to her doctor about your concerns and for his opinion on what her recovery may entail. Ask if an evaluation by a speech-language pathologist can be done to assess the cause of her dysphagia and what therapy might be helpful in treating the dysphagia. Here is a link to Stroke Recovery information that you may find helpful.
Best Regards,
Karen McPartland, RD
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