Speech Abnormalities: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Speech Abnormalities

Stroke

Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence and look for any speech abnormality. T: Time to call 911! [medicinenet.com]

Focusing on 3 findings (acute facial paresis, arm drift, or abnormal speech) might improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Focusing on 3 findings (acute facial paresis, arm drift, or abnormal speech) might improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability. Full Text [dx.doi.org]

Hallervorden-Spatz Syndrome

impairment, mental deterioration, generalized rigidity Imaging Cerebral atrophy by CT DiffDx Dementia with extrapyramidal motor defects, Wilson's disease Management None [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Speech therapy is useful for dysphagia or speech impairment. Medication Methscopolamine bromide can be used for drooling. [onlymyhealth.com]

Speech therapy can help you manage dysphagia or speech impairment. Medication Your doctor may prescribe one or more types of medication. [healthline.com]

Aphasia

After Leborgne, Broca identifed a number of other cases with comparable speech abnormalities, and they all had damage to a similar area in the left frontal lobe—a region that [neuroscientificallychallenged.com]

Mixed transcortical aphasia (MTA) is characterized by decreased spontaneous speech, impaired naming, and poor comprehension, but with intact repetition. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aphasia describes a spectrum of speech impairments due to damage in the language centers of the brain. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Huntington Disease-Like Type 3

Additional symptoms may also occur that may be associated with Huntington's such as: anxiety, stress, tension, difficultly swallowing and speech impairment. [en.wikibooks.org]

[…] eye movements Impaired gait, posture and balance Difficulty with the physical production of speech or swallowing Impairments in voluntary movements — rather than the involuntary [mayoclinic.org]

Speech can become difficult at this stage and the patient may go through periods of confusion and screaming. [huntingtonsdiseasenews.com]

Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease

Article type: Short Communication Authors: Sinning, Mariana a ; b ; * van Rooyen, Jan Piere c Venegas-Francke, Pablo a Vásquez, Carolina a ; 1 Behrens, María Isabel a ; b Ramírez, Alfredo c ; d ; * Affiliations: Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Santiago, Chile Section for Clinical and Molecular Neurogenetics, Neurology[…] [content.iospress.com]

Kleine-Levin Syndrome

This speech abnormality became less prominent with subsequent spells. Attacks were immediately preceded by a flu-like illness. [bmcneurol.biomedcentral.com]

Speech impairments are also common such as; monosyllabic, slurred and childish speech. (3) Altered perceptions: most patients report feeling ‘disconnected’ with the real world [globalgenes.org]

Angelman Syndrome

Abstract Angelman syndrome is a rare neurogenetic disorder that is characterized by microcephaly, severe intellectual deficit, speech impairment, epilepsy, EEG abnormalities [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Significant developmental delay or intellectual disability, speech impairment, an abnormal gait, and/or shaking of the limbs are common. [gemssforschools.org]

The patient had developmental delay, speech impairment, a happy demeanour, microcephaly, and an abnormal EEG, but no seizures by the age of 4 years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mitochondrial Membrane Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration

In several patients with atypical disease whose first major symptom was palilalia, psychiatric abnormalities were misinterpreted as the cause of the speech defect. [nejm.org]

The most common symptoms are speech and gait difficulties, optic atrophy, generalized dystonia, spasticity and parkinsonism. [nbiadisorders.org]

This causes temporary weakness of muscles that have involuntary contractions causing pain, twisting, abnormal posture, or changes in person’s voice or speech. [nbiaalliance.org]

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 10

Mental deterioration in childhood [ more ] 0002376 Neurological speech impairment Speech disorder Speech impairment Speech impediment [ more ] 0002167 Optic atrophy 0000648 [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Metabolism abnormality [ more ] 0001939 Abnormality of movement Movement disorder Unusual movement [ more ] 0100022 Developmental regression Loss of developmental milestones [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

5%-29% of people have these symptoms Ataxia 0001251 Behavioral abnormality Behavioral changes Behavioral disorders Behavioral disturbances Behavioral problems Behavioral/ [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

Congenital Velopharyngeal Incompetence

Patients with VPD typically exhibit hypernasal speech, abnormal articulation, and decreased intelligibility. [nationwidechildrens.org]

Direct inspection with a fiberoptic nasoendoscope The diagnosis is suspected in patients with the typical speech abnormalities. [msdmanuals.com]

Abnormal articulation Leakage of food or liquid through the nose while eating Services We Offer Genetic Evaluation and Testing Speech Evaluation Instrumental Speech Assessment [nationwidechildrens.org]

Alpha-Mannosidosis

People with Alpha Mannosidosis may additionally experience coordination and muscle weakness issues, developmental delays, speech impairments, and hearing and vision problems [disability-benefits-help.org]

impairments; increased risk of infections; enlargement of the liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly); a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus); hearing loss; a clouding [ismrd.org]

impairments; increased risk of infections; enlargement of the liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly); a buildup of fluid in the brain (hydrocephalus); hearing loss; and a [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

speech and behavioral abnormalities for 3 days. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] or abnormal gait / falls Ataxia (Neurological disorder affecting balance, coordination and speech) Balance problems Difficulty walking Dizziness Restless legs Visual disturbances [b12deficiency.info]

and disorganized thought-process. 13 A causal association has been suggested since the early 1980s, when EEG abnormalities were documented in patients with pernicious anemia [doi.org]

Acute Alcohol Intoxication

Symptoms of Alcohol Intoxication The most common symptoms of alcohol intoxication are slurred speech, impaired coordination, trouble with balance and walking, involuntary [theravive.com]

Although the syndrome often resolves, some neurologic abnormalities can persist. [cjasn.asnjournals.org]

A rare complication of methanol intoxication is putaminal necrosis, which presents with rigidity, tremor, masked faces, and monotonous speech ( 12 ). [cjasn.asnjournals.org]

Insect Bite

[…] activity and autonomic dysfunction. 14 Cranial nerve abnormalities can cause abnormal eye movements, blurry vision, excessive salivation, tongue fasciculations and slurred [podiatrytoday.com]

speech. 13,14 Excessive motor activity can cause fasciculations, ataxia, restlessness and seizure-like movements. 13,14 Autonomic dysfunction can result in agitation, tachycardia [podiatrytoday.com]

These neuronal changes can result in excessive neuromuscular activity and autonomic dysfunction. 14 Systemic symptoms include cranial nerve abnormalities, excessive motor [podiatrytoday.com]

Cleft Uvula

Bifid Uvula Treatment Usually those who get a submucous cleft palate treated, experience speech abnormalities, since there is a loss of air in the nose, not allowing one's [buzzle.com]

7th June 2015 Dear Sir We very much enjoyed the excellent review by Reilly et al. on the identification and management of common childhood language and speech impairments. [bmj.com]

Someone with a bifid uvula can be prone to ear infections and may develop speech impairments, although this is not necessarily always the case. [wisegeek.org]

Stomatitis

impairment (sticky tongue, lips, affecting speech) Oral Dysesthesia The NCI-CTCAE V4.03 definition of grade 2 oral dysesthesia reads: Moderate pain; interfering with oral [oncologypro.esmo.org]

[…] moist foods); unstimulated saliva 0.1 to 0.2 ml/min The MESTT definition of grade 2 dry mouth/hyposalivation reads: Moderate/thickened saliva: cannot eat dry foods, mild speech [oncologypro.esmo.org]

Alcohol Abuse

Slurred speech. Impaired judgment. Anxiety. Insomnia. Trouble concentrating. Memory loss. Problems breathing. [drugabuse.com]

Slurred speech. Impaired judgment. Anxiety. Insomnia. Trouble concentrating. Memory loss. Problems breathing. Coma. Death. [drugabuse.com]

Exostosis

Physical examination had no abnormalities. [elsevier.es]

Audiogram showed a normal response with normal pure tones scores, speech recognition in 10dB in both sides and good sound discrimination (96% of correct answer at 50dB). [elsevier.es]

Tonsillitis

Sydenham chorea is a classic delayed presentation of involuntary movements of the limbs and facial muscles with associated speech and gait abnormalities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hypoglycemia

[…] depressed mood tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue irritability abnormal behavior lightheadedness unsteady movement inability to concentrate personality changes [glucagenhypokit.com]

Ataxia, incoordination, sometimes mistaken for drunkenness Focal or general motor deficit, paralysis, hemiparesis Headache Stupor, coma, abnormal breathing Generalized or [en.wikipedia.org]

Early symptoms of hypoglycemia may include: sweating drowsiness dizziness sleep disturbances irregular heartbeat (palpitation) anxiety tremor blurred vision hunger slurred speech [glucagenhypokit.com]

Dermatitis

Treatment for other findings potentially associated with dermatomyositis (i.e., difficulty swallowing and/or breathing; speech problems; and/or abnormalities of the heart, [rarediseases.org]

Skin abnormalities associated with dermatomyositis often include a distinctive reddish-purple rash (heliotrope rash) on the upper eyelid or across the cheeks and bridge of [rarediseases.org]

Affected individuals may experience difficulty in performing certain functions, such as raising their arms and/or climbing stairs or develop speech and swallowing difficulties [rarediseases.org]

Patulous Eustachian Tube

[…] perception of one s own breath and voice sounds) with echoing occasionally severe enough to interfere with speech production, and sensation of plugged ear. [forum.bodybuilding.com]

[…] perception of one's own breath and voice sounds) with echoing occasionally severe enough to interfere with speech production, and sensation of plugged ear. [emedicine.com]

[…] perception of one’s own breath and voice sounds) with echoing occasionally severe enough to interfere with speech production, and sensation of plugged ear. [midwestsinus.com]

Goiter

impaired), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [healthy.kaiserpermanente.org]

[…] network providers’ office hours, call their office directly. providers in your plan or accepting new patients, call 303-338-4545 or 1-800-218-1059 or 711 (TTY for the hearing/speech [healthy.kaiserpermanente.org]

Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 20

The onset of these speech abnormalities was abrupt in some cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

RESULTS: Patients showed gait abnormality (83.7%), speech disorder (48.8%), dizziness (41.8%) and dysphagia (39.5%). [n.neurology.org]

The phenotype is distinctive, with palatal tremor, and hypermetric saccades, and early dentate (but not pallidal) calcification in the absence of abnormalities of calcium [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Alexander Disease

Common problems in juvenile and adult forms of Alexander disease include speech abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, seizures, and poor coordination. [kennedykrieger.org]

Common problems in juvenile and adult forms of Alexander disease include speech abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, seizures, and poor coordination (ataxia). [ghr.nlm.nih.gov]

Common problems in juvenile and adult forms of Alexander disease include speech abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, and poor coordination. [diseaseinfosearch.org]

Scoliosis

Features of Fragile X syndrome include abnormalities of speech and language, problems with attention and concentration, difficulty adjusting to change [particularly environmental [web.archive.org]

Fibroma

If the extent of the ankyloglossia is severe, speech may be affected, necessitating speech therapy or surgical correction. [mchoralhealth.org]

Ankyloglossia Ankyloglossia or “tongue tied” (Figure 24) is a congenital condition characterized by an abnormally short lingual frenum and the inability to extend the tongue [mchoralhealth.org]

Chronic Alcoholism

These may include inappropriate behavior, unstable moods, impaired judgment, slurred speech, impaired attention or memory, and poor coordination. [mayoclinic.org]

Neuropathy

[…] or uncoordinated movement Problems breathing Fatigue Hoarseness or changing voice or slurred speech The provider will perform a physical exam and ask about the symptoms, [medlineplus.gov]

[…] sensation, pain, burning, tingling, or other abnormal sensations (usually affects the feet first, then the arms and hands) Other symptoms that can occur with CIDP include: Abnormal [medlineplus.gov]

Geographic Tongue

Oral Surgery – If the patient has cysts or abnormal non-cancerous growths, the dentist may decide to completely remove them. [minafamilydentistry.com]

This can improve comfort levels, alleviate breathing problems, and make speech substantially easier depending on the location of the cyst. [minafamilydentistry.com]