Dysphagia

 

Psychological/social impact of dysphagia

Dysphagia may also have an impact on both the psychological and social well-being of the patient including:

• Fear of eating/choking
• Loss of interest in eating
• Feeling embarrassed to eat in front of others
• Avoidance of family and social events that involve eating
• Avoidance of family and social events due to drooling
• Social isolation