10 ALS Symptoms
Symptom #4: Difficulty Swallowing
Swallowing is one of the most instinctive things people do. Even newborn babies are able to do so. It is an essential part of the feeding process and is usually something people do without even thinking about it. For some people, though, swallowing can become a challenge, making life considerably harder.
When the muscles responsible for the swallowing reflex become weak, the patient can find it difficult to eat. It is sometimes necessary to formulate a special diet of soft foods and soups that go down easily. ALS patients are also known to drool because they are unable to swallow saliva that accumulates in the mouth.
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