Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused due to brain damage. There are different types of dysarthria, like flaccid and spastic. The affected individuals are unable to control the muscles used in speech.
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How do I improve my issues with speaking and swallowing?
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What causes heaviness in the head?
Query: Hi doctor, My head remains heavy for the past three weeks and I have a feeling of having giddiness and dizziness. I have dysarthria and a decrease in the right-hand motor movement for the past two weeks. I have ataxia. I did an MRI with and without contrast MRA and CT. All my results came back no... Read Full »
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