Dysarthria
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Also known as: slurred speech, speech disorderContent medically reviewed byDr. Karthikeya T MMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Dysarthria, seek medical attention immediately.Symptoms include:Slurred speechSlow speechStrained voice, nasal voiceInability to speak louderRapid speech that is difficult to understandAbnormal speech rhythmDifferent speech volumeDifficulty in moving tongue and facial muscles Slurred speech Slow speech Strained voice, nasal voice Inability to speak louder Rapid speech that is difficult to understand Abnormal speech rhythm Different speech volume Difficulty in moving tongue and facial muscles The damage of the muscles which is used for speech causes dysarthria. Speech muscles are controlled by the brain and nervous system. Conditions which result in speech disorder include: Brain injury Brain tumor Cerebral palsy Head injury Huntington's disease Multiple sclerosis Muscular dystrophy Parkinson's disease Stroke Medication such as narcotics or sedatives Not preventable always. Can reduce the risk factors with the below steps Balancing the blood pressure and diabetes Maintaining cholestrol Limit the saturated fat and salt intake Avoid smoking and alcohol Exercise regularly Healthy weight maintenance Difficulty in social mingling which affects the relationship with family and friends. Depression which leads to isolation.
Slurred speech
Slow speech
Strained voice, nasal voice
Inability to speak louder
Rapid speech that is difficult to understand
Abnormal speech rhythm
Different speech volume
Difficulty in moving tongue and facial muscles
The damage of the muscles which is used for speech causes dysarthria. Speech muscles are controlled by the brain and nervous system. Conditions which result in speech disorder include:
Brain injury
Brain tumor
Cerebral palsy
Head injury
Huntington's disease
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular dystrophy
Parkinson's disease
Stroke
Medication such as narcotics or sedatives
Not preventable always. Can reduce the risk factors with the below steps
Balancing the blood pressure and diabetes
Maintaining cholestrol
Limit the saturated fat and salt intake
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Exercise regularly
Healthy weight maintenance
Difficulty in social mingling which affects the relationship with family and friends.
Depression which leads to isolation.
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