Global aphasia

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Global Aphasia

Global aphasia (pronounced: /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈfeɪʒə/) is a severe form of aphasia that impairs all language abilities, including speaking, understanding spoken language, reading, and writing.

Etymology

The term "global aphasia" is derived from the Greek word "aphatos" (meaning speechless) and the Latin word "globus" (meaning sphere or whole). It refers to the widespread damage to the language areas of the brain, resulting in a comprehensive loss of language skills.

Symptoms

Individuals with global aphasia have significant difficulty with both expressive and receptive language. They may produce few recognizable words and understand little or no spoken language. Reading and writing abilities are also severely impaired.

Causes

Global aphasia is typically caused by a stroke that damages extensive portions of the brain's left hemisphere, particularly the Broca's area, Wernicke's area, and the arcuate fasciculus. Other causes may include brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and brain infections.

Treatment

Treatment for global aphasia typically involves intensive speech therapy and occupational therapy. The goal is to improve the individual's ability to communicate by restoring as much language function as possible and teaching alternative or supplementary communication methods.

Related Terms

  • Aphasia: A condition that robs you of the ability to communicate.
  • Broca's area: The brain region responsible for speech production.
  • Wernicke's area: The brain region responsible for understanding spoken and written language.
  • Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
  • Brain tumor: A mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain.
  • Traumatic brain injury: A type of acquired brain injury that occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain.
  • Brain infection: Infections in the brain, often caused by bacteria or viruses.
  • Speech therapy: A treatment for speech disorders.
  • Occupational therapy: A type of health care that helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person's ability to do the things that are important to them.

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