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Does right hemiplegia cause dysphagia more than the left ?
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Yes: The left side of the brain controlls the rt side of the body. The left side of brain has the speech/swallow center in it. So...It follows.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: Dysphagia is not caused by hemiplegia, but people with hemiplegia may have dysphagia due to a stroke. Dysphagia can be a result of a stroke in either side of the brain.
Answered 10/4/2016
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