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After minor surgery my dad is having trouble swallowing. they want to put in a feeding tube. what can we expect afterwards?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Need more informatio: Need information on why he started having difficulty swallowing after some minor surgery. Anyway, i hope him to have a speedy and complete recovery. Take it easy.

Dr Fowler and 12 doctors agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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