Brain stem infarction cannot eat or drink, and if the symptoms are mild, recovery is possible after treatment. If the condition is serious, it is difficult to recover after treatment. The onset of brainstem infarction is relatively rapid, easily lead to hemiplegia or general paralysis, need to stay in bed for a long period of time, and there will be swallowing disorders, unable to eat and drink. If the symptoms of brainstem infarction are mild, nasal feeding can be used in the early stage to provide nutritional support for the body, and after active treatment, the condition will gradually stabilize, and the patient’s swallowing function may be restored, so that he/she can eat and drink through the mouth. In case of severe brainstem infarction, the swallowing function is difficult to recover, and the patient may need long-term nasal feeding and cannot eat normally. Brain stem infarction can not eat and drink the specific recovery is closely related to the severity of the disease, the timeliness and effectiveness of treatment. Once brainstem infarction occurs, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals as soon as possible, actively cooperate with professional doctors for treatment, and promote the early recovery of swallowing function, which can prolong the patient’s survival period as well as improve the quality of life.