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| name = Muteness | |||
'''Muteness''' or '''speechlessness''' is an inability to speak because of a speech disorder or physical impairment. The term originates from the Latin ''mutus'', meaning "silent". | | image = [[File:Jan_de_Stomme_-_Self-portrait.jpg|250px]] | ||
| caption = ''Self-portrait'' by Jan de Stomme, a painter known for his muteness | |||
| field = [[Otolaryngology]], [[Speech-language pathology]] | |||
| synonyms = Mutism | |||
| symptoms = Inability to speak | |||
| complications = [[Social isolation]], [[Communication disorder]] | |||
| onset = Can be [[congenital]] or [[acquired]] | |||
| duration = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]] | |||
| causes = [[Neurological disorder]], [[Psychological disorder]], [[Physical trauma]] | |||
| risks = [[Developmental disorder]], [[Brain injury]], [[Psychological trauma]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Speech assessment]], [[Neurological examination]] | |||
| differential = [[Aphasia]], [[Dysarthria]], [[Selective mutism]] | |||
| treatment = [[Speech therapy]], [[Psychotherapy]], [[Assistive technology]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies depending on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Muteness''' or '''speechlessness''' is an inability to speak because of a speech disorder or physical impairment. The term originates from the Latin ''mutus'', meaning "silent". | |||
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Muteness can be caused by several factors, including: | Muteness can be caused by several factors, including: | ||
* [[Congenital disorder|Congenital disorders]]: Some people are born mute due to genetic disorders or complications during pregnancy or childbirth. | * [[Congenital disorder|Congenital disorders]]: Some people are born mute due to genetic disorders or complications during pregnancy or childbirth. | ||
* [[Physical trauma|Physical injuries]]: Injuries to the brain, throat, or vocal cords can result in muteness. | * [[Physical trauma|Physical injuries]]: Injuries to the brain, throat, or vocal cords can result in muteness. | ||
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* [[Disease|Diseases]]: Certain diseases, such as laryngeal cancer or motor neuron disease, can cause muteness. | * [[Disease|Diseases]]: Certain diseases, such as laryngeal cancer or motor neuron disease, can cause muteness. | ||
* [[Surgery|Surgical procedures]]: Some surgical procedures, particularly those involving the throat or vocal cords, can result in muteness. | * [[Surgery|Surgical procedures]]: Some surgical procedures, particularly those involving the throat or vocal cords, can result in muteness. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for muteness depends on the underlying cause. It may include: | Treatment for muteness depends on the underlying cause. It may include: | ||
* [[Speech therapy|Speech and language therapy]]: This can help improve speech and communication skills. | * [[Speech therapy|Speech and language therapy]]: This can help improve speech and communication skills. | ||
* [[Surgery|Surgical procedures]]: In some cases, surgery may be required to treat the underlying cause of muteness. | * [[Surgery|Surgical procedures]]: In some cases, surgery may be required to treat the underlying cause of muteness. | ||
* [[Psychological therapy|Psychological therapies]]: These can help address any emotional or psychological factors contributing to muteness. | * [[Psychological therapy|Psychological therapies]]: These can help address any emotional or psychological factors contributing to muteness. | ||
* [[Assistive technology|Assistive devices]]: These can help people who are mute communicate more effectively. | * [[Assistive technology|Assistive devices]]: These can help people who are mute communicate more effectively. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Aphasia]] | * [[Aphasia]] | ||
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* [[Speech disorder]] | * [[Speech disorder]] | ||
* [[Speech-language pathology]] | * [[Speech-language pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Communication disorders]] | [[Category:Communication disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Speech and language pathology]] | [[Category:Speech and language pathology]] | ||
[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Speech and voice]] | [[Category:Symptoms and signs: Speech and voice]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice-speech-and-language National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)] | * [https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/voice-speech-and-language National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)] | ||
* [https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)] | * [https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/ American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)] | ||
{{Communication disorders}} | {{Communication disorders}} | ||
{{Speech and language pathology}} | {{Speech and language pathology}} | ||
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| Muteness | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | Mutism |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Inability to speak |
| Complications | Social isolation, Communication disorder |
| Onset | Can be congenital or acquired |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Neurological disorder, Psychological disorder, Physical trauma |
| Risks | Developmental disorder, Brain injury, Psychological trauma |
| Diagnosis | Speech assessment, Neurological examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Aphasia, Dysarthria, Selective mutism |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Speech therapy, Psychotherapy, Assistive technology |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies depending on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Muteness or speechlessness is an inability to speak because of a speech disorder or physical impairment. The term originates from the Latin mutus, meaning "silent".
Causes[edit]
Muteness can be caused by several factors, including:
- Congenital disorders: Some people are born mute due to genetic disorders or complications during pregnancy or childbirth.
- Physical injuries: Injuries to the brain, throat, or vocal cords can result in muteness.
- Psychological factors: Some people may become mute as a result of severe emotional trauma or stress.
- Diseases: Certain diseases, such as laryngeal cancer or motor neuron disease, can cause muteness.
- Surgical procedures: Some surgical procedures, particularly those involving the throat or vocal cords, can result in muteness.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for muteness depends on the underlying cause. It may include:
- Speech and language therapy: This can help improve speech and communication skills.
- Surgical procedures: In some cases, surgery may be required to treat the underlying cause of muteness.
- Psychological therapies: These can help address any emotional or psychological factors contributing to muteness.
- Assistive devices: These can help people who are mute communicate more effectively.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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