no fuss feeding & swallowing centre: adults

Conservatively, there are approximately 1,000,000 Australians who have difficulty with chewing, eating or drinking. For some people food may stick in the throat for a time, while for others it can be a frightening choking sensation. Trouble swallowing may also be associated with difficulty taking tablets or capsules.

While some of these symptoms may just be annoying, it is a good idea to work out why they are occurring. There are some medical conditions that often show eating/drinking difficulties as one their symptoms. An inability to eat enough food or drink can affect general health and well-being, energy levels and reserve to fight off infections.