Slurred speech

Slurred Speech

Slurred speech (pronunciation: /slɜːrd spiːtʃ/) is a symptom characterized by abnormal speech patterns that can be difficult to understand. It is often associated with neurological disorders or alcohol intoxication, but can also be a symptom of other medical conditions.

Etymology

The term "slurred speech" comes from the English words "slur" (meaning to speak indistinctly) and "speech" (the expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds).

Causes

Slurred speech, also known as dysarthria, can be caused by a number of conditions, including:

• Stroke
• Brain injury
• Muscular dystrophy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease
• Huntington's disease
• Alcohol intoxication
• Drug abuse
• Medication side effects

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of slurred speech involves a thorough medical history and physical examination, as well as tests to evaluate speech and language skills. These may include:

• Neurological examination
• Speech-language pathology evaluation
• Imaging tests such as MRI or CT scan

Treatment

Treatment for slurred speech depends on the underlying cause. It may include:

• Speech therapy
• Medication
• Surgery
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy

See also

• Dysarthria
• Aphasia
• Speech disorder
• Neurological disorder

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Slurred speech
• Wikipedia's article - Slurred speech

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