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Difficulty Swallowing Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have difficulty swallowing and any of the following:

Sudden numbness in one arm or leg:

Arm numbness (unilateral)
Leg numbness (unilateral)
Arm and leg numbness (unilateral)

Sudden weakness in one arm or leg:

Arm weakness (unilateral)
Leg weakness (unilateral)
Arm and leg weakness (unilateral)

Blurred vision
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty speaking
Fever
Inability to swallow
Mouth or tongue swelling
Repeated vomiting
Vomiting blood
Worsening sore throat

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Last Updated: May 29, 2009 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Difficulty Swallowing References:

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