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Loss of speech
Loss of speech is a symptom in which a person loses some or all ability to speak properly, either in making words or in making sense. Loss of speech can be due to brain problems, injuries, cancers, etc
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What do doctors do about sudden but temporary loss of speech?
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Has anyone ever had sudden loss of speech? Is a stroke the only cause?
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sore throat loss of speech after breathing tubes. what can this be? And how can it be treated?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I am having loss of speech, dizziness, tremors, numbness in the neck and lower jaw, nose blocks, productive cough (occasional). What should I do?
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I have episodes of clumsiness, glazed eyes, slurred speech, loss of memory, severe fatigue It is like I am inebriated during these episodes. I don't remember them. I have to lay down and nap for several hours after. When I wake I have no memory of the epi
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A 41-year old asked:
Which kind of stroke causes speech loss?
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A 44-year old asked:
Speech issues mumbling and loss of words help!?
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A 39-year old female asked:
What causes speech loss even when there is no sign of stroke?
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A 32-year old asked:
What could be my condition if I was hit in the head last week and now I am experiencing speech loss / confusion?
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Can loss of teeth cause difficulty in speech?
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I've started getting migraines, speech problems, and memory loss. I haven't slept well in months. Could it be sleep deprivation? How do I fix it?
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A 92-year old asked:
92 now. stroke 3yr ago. What was likely site if couldnt then recognize people standing on my right, slurred speech and loss of ability to name objects?
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A 39-year old female asked:
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A 29-year old male asked:
I'm a retired pro boxer starting to feel the effects of repeated cranial trauma.(memory loss, depression and speech).How do I alleviate this?
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A 39-year old male asked:
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