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• Dysarthria

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Dysarthria medical definition: Dysarthria is a speech disorder caused by a weakness in the facial muscles that produce speech. In less serious cases, there may only be a slight slurring of speech, however, in more severe cases, speech may be impossible altogether. Dysarthria is a condition that often affects people with cerebral palsy and other brain and neurologically related conditions. 

Signs and symptoms of dysarthria vary depending on the underlying cause. Some symptoms may include:

• Slurred or slow speech

• Inability to speak louder than a whisper or speaking too loudly

• Rapid speech that is difficult to understand

• Uneven or abnormal speech rhythm 

• Monotone speech

• Difficulty moving the tongue or facial muscles

The causes of dysarthria are numerous and range from conditions such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, ALS, Lyme disease, and Parkinson’s disease, to certain kinds or medications or medication errors, head injuries, stroke, and brain injuries. 

Dysarthria in Medical Malpractice Cases

Dysarthria can be a sign of numerous different conditions that require medical attention. If your dysarthria was caused by a medication error or another form of medical negligence, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Contact a Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyer today to review your case: 800-392-4529

Sources:

• • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dysarthria/symptoms-causes/syc-20371994

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