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What are the chances for a swallowing disorder being caused by brain damage?
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Common in strokes: Stroke patients and others with brainstem injuries can cause swallowing problems, but an isolated problem with swallowing is unlikely to be caused by brain damage.
Answered 5/17/2016
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