Tongue-tie is also known as ankyloglossia. It is usually present at birth. In this condition, a short band of tissue tethers the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth. It interferes with a child's speech and chewing. Tongue-tie can resolve on its own. In some cases, surgery is required.
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Why is my 2-year-old son finding it difficult to speak? Is it normal?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 years old. He can only say a few words like mama, baba, nana, gugu, etc. He cannot even clearly speak his mother tongue. However, he can clearly point a thing when asked. He can also recognize his closed relatives. We have tried to teach him more words like didi, pisi, etc.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly, I would like to know if his motor milestones are adequate? If they are not, please evaluate his hearing by an audiologist. It might so happen that he may have a mild or a moderate hearing loss. As you say he points at what is asked, he might be able to hear your... Read Full »
How do I overcome stammering while speaking?
Query: Hello doctor, I always stutter or stammer while speaking. Please guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stammering or stuttering is either because of structural or functional aspects. A structural defect is most commonly tongue-tie if you had at birth during your speech development. Functional aspects are almost always due to stress and decreased self-confidence level... Read Full »
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