Question 1

dysphasia vs aphasia?

Accepted Answer

As below: Dysphasia means trouble in swallowing, aphasia means trouble in language.

Question 2

what is the difference between dysphasia and aphasia, or is it the same?

Accepted Answer

Different: By definition, dysphasia is difficulty speaking or problems with the speech.  Dys = bad, phas = speech.  
Aphasia means inability to speak (either expressive or receptive).  A = no, none.

Question 3

could it be something bad if i have aphasia?

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Aphasia: Not necessarily, especially if it is isolated symptom without other neurologic signs. Get more reassurance from a neurologist.

Question 4

what exactly does it feel like to have broca's aphasia?

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Trouble speaking: Broca's aphasia refers to an aphasia that usually occurs when a specific area of the brain suffers an injury, for example from a stroke or head injury.  The left inferior frontal lobe is usually the area of concern. Patients have difficulty with speaking. They have full comprehension and know what they want to say, but cannot get the words out. It is a motor deficit and leads to the loss of speech.

Question 5

what is dysphasia of the cervix?

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Cervix: Cervical dysplasia is a precancerous condition in which abnormal cell growth occurs on the surface lining of the cervix, the opening between the uterus and the vagina. It is also called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).
Your doctor may simply repeat the pap smear in 4-6 months or depending on the degree of abnormal cell growth, schedule further studies

Question 6

what is dysphasia of the brain?

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Dysphasia: Dysphasia refers to the neurological symptom, usually after a stroke in which the left hemisphere (the speech center) has been damaged and results in a difficulty either understanding or speaking language. There are various types: in some, the patient may not be able to make sense of what he hears, but can talk; in others, the patient understands, but can't find the words to say what s/he means.

Question 7

how do those with dysphasia talk?

Accepted Answer

Normally: Dysphagia is difficultly swallowing.  Patients may speak normally, or some patients may have a hoarse voice for vocal cord irritation.

Question 8

does aphasia from a concussion go away?

Accepted Answer

See below: A concussion causes loss of consciousness, loss of memory, or combination, but persistent aphasia is due to traumatic brain injury associated with the head trauma and needs further investigation.  Healing may occur over 18-24 months, but would not wait to discover outcome.  See a neurologist.

Question 9

what is good aphasia treatment software?

Accepted Answer

Aphasia: Their is not much available in the way of software for treating aphasia. The best treatment is work with a speech therapist for speech training.

Question 10

are there treatments for progessive aphasia?

Accepted Answer

Treatment aphasia: Treatment of aphasia depends on the cause. Speech therapy may help. Progressive aphasia indicated more likely a degenerative disease and there is no specific treatment available right now.

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