Aphasia

Aphasia is a communication disorder that affects the ability to talk, write and understand the language. This disorder occurs suddenly or following a stroke or head injury as this condition results from damage to areas of the brain. The four major types of aphasia include fluent, non-fluent, conduction, and global.

  
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I often use wrong words while speaking. Why am I unable to speak fluently?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with speaking. I cannot speak fluently without practicing it in my mind. Many a times I use wrong words accidentally, even though I meant to say some other word. Please help.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These problems suggest a condition called aphasia. It happens due to some problems in a particular part of the brain. Infections in the brain, salt imbalances, liver failure etc., also cause this disorder. I need a detailed history of your problems like the durat...  Read Full »

How do I improve my issues with speaking and swallowing?

Query: Hello doctor, There is a problem in speaking and swallowing.  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your chest X-ray shows some changes in the lungs (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and is likely from any old infection like TB if you had it previously. It can also be from smoking if you were smoking for many years. There are certain changes in the brai...  Read Full »

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