Many neurological conditions cause problems with swallowing. In medical jargon, this symptom is called 'dysphagia'.
You may get support from someone called a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT). Despite the name, they don't just help with communication problems.
- Dysphagia (swallowing problems) (NHS Choices)
www.nhs.uk/conditions/dysphagia/Pages/definition.aspx - Managing swallowing problems (MS Society)
www.mssociety.org.uk/what-is-ms/signs-and-symptoms/swallowing/managing-swallowing-problems - Swallowing problems (Stroke Association)
www.stroke.org.uk/what-stroke/common-problems-after-stroke/swallowing-problems - Eating, swallowing and saliva control in Parkinson's (Parkinson's UK)
www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/eating-swallowing-and-saliva-control - Easy To Swallow
Recipes for people with chewing and swallowing problems.
www.easytoswallow.co.uk
Visit our Information Centre to read the Stroke Association's booklet Dealing with swallowing problems.