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My father is 84, he had a stroke 4 days ago. now he is unable to eat. how is it possible to give him food?
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Speech Therapy: A formal swallowing evaluation can be done. This will determine what, if any, foods he can eat (e.g. Pureed, mechanical soft, thickened liquids, etc). He may require parental nutrition through a line until this can be sorted out. Worst case scenario, may need a permanent feeding tube.
Answered 5/7/2016
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If this: Persists , ; it may not, he can have a peg tube placed in his stomach for his feedings.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Tube feedings: After a stroke some people need to be fed artificially until they are able to swallow again. Take him to a doctor who will be able to counsel on what type of tube feedings may be available and appropriate for him. A swallow study may be necessary.
Answered 8/4/2014
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