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Difficulty in swallowing

2017-05-23 16:22:50
My daughter is 18 years old and she mentally different. She is unable to swallow solid food for last 20 days. Ahe feels hungry but can't swallow solid food. Please give advice. Thank you.
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HELLO, AS SHE IS MENTALLY CHALLENGED DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.   HOT SALINE GARGLE BEFORE MEALS.AT LEAST THREE TIMES. LUCK WARM WATER AND TOMATO SOUP SIP BY SIP IT'S HELPFUL. CONSULT A ENT SPECIALIST, AS A INTERNAL CHECK UP OF THROAT IS DONE THAN TREAT ACCORDINGLY. O.K, BYE.

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