Abstract
Swallowing disturbance is one of severe complications in patients with spinocerebellar degenerations and Parkinsonisms.
A study was set up to identify the stage when the difficulty in swallowing had happened. A total of 96 patients entered the study. Medical histories and records were analyzed.
The study showed that swallowing disturbance had developed as patients were unable to move themselves and it had became worse as they used a wheelchair.
We should pay attention to the patient with gait disturbance while he eats in order to avoid aspiration pneumonitis and choking by food.
