Hello Sir, My father got an paralytic attack on 17 sep and is under treatment. but he is unable to swallow food easily he foces it I just want to know that is this normal, resulting low diet and weaknss. we r doing phys therpy 2 hrs a day but still he has slow development. Sir what precautions has to be taken during this period, steps for fast recovering. pls suggest ur valuable suggestion
Hi, Welcome to ChatDoctorYour father suffered a paralytic attack that is CVA(Stroke) you have not given information which side means right side or left side, if it is right side usually speech is also affected. In such condition patient some time find difficult to swallow, they should be fed in sitting position and very slowly semisolid diet and keep good hygiene as otherwise food can get impacted and infection and thrush (Fungal) can occur. If there is cough during feeding there is risk of aspiration then you should put a Ryle\u2019s tube for liquid feeding and supplements can be given to keep good nutrition. Please continue physiotherapy and other medicines and if there is weight loss or other sign of nutritional deficiency pre formulated nutrition may be given in consultation with your doctor. Please take good care of him Good Luck to you.