Patients who have experienced stroke may need to eat softened foods and thickened liquids if they have:

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Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can occur after a stroke due to damage to the brain. Softened foods and thickened liquids are easier to swallow and can reduce the risk of choking or aspiration (when food or liquid enters the lungs instead of the stomach). Hypertension, edema, and depression are not directly related to requiring a modified diet.

Patients Who Have Experienced Stroke May Need to Eat Softened