10 Signs of a Stroke

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Stroke Sign #3: Difficulty Swallowing

Swallowing is something that comes instinctively to us. Even newborn babies will instinctively swallow, and we do so throughout our lives without even needing to think about it. For somebody that has just had a stroke, though, swallowing can suddenly become very a difficult thing to do.

With insufficient oxygen for the brain to operate effectively, its ability to control the muscles in the neck and mouth can be significantly impaired. It can become difficult to operate the tongue effectively and the whole process of swallowing suddenly becomes harder than it ever has been before. The victim may fully regain their ability to swallow as they recover, but not always.

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