Question 1

can just thinking about slurred speech cause slurred speech?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Many things can cause slurred speech. With certain neurological conditions that cause slurred speech focusing on the problem can make it worse. (We also see this with stammering and stuttering ). The list of conditions that cause the various types of slurred speech is lengthy. (From degenerative conditions to complicated migraine, stroke, focal seizure, poisonings and intoxication.

Question 2

what can cause slurred speech and bad headaches?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: But, most commonly bad headaches are due to migraine, and slurred speech could accompany.  But other intracranial issues, even transient brain ischemia could be a culprit, and might behoove you to see your doctor.

Question 3

what would cause slurred speech after a person substains a concussion ?

Accepted Answer

Common symptom: Slurred speech is a common symptom after sustaining a concussion, along with headaches, confusion, ringing in the ears, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, etc. I do hope you have been seen for this condition to make sure everything seems to be getting better. Rest is very important, both physically and intellectually (meaning not returning to school or work for several days in most cases).

Question 4

what is the cause of feeling fatigued,  tense, and having slurred speech?

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One cause might: be intense anxiety, but this is a guess because there are probably a hundred conditions that might cause your symptoms.   The slurred speech is the symptom I'd most worry about, and for that, you should see your physician.

Question 5

treatment for slurred speech my sister forget her medicine for 2ds pressure went so high cause a slurred speech she is on medication but will go away?

Accepted Answer

May be a stroke: The "so high" blood pressure may have caused a stroke involving one of the speech centers in the brain. If this is new, recommend going to the hospital right away.  If it happened a while ago, it may go away, especially with speech and rehabilitative therapy.

Question 6

can anxiety cause dizziness, slurred speech, and back pain?

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Possibly: Member718, anxiety can sometimes produce hyperventilation, which can produce dizziness, mild confusion and slurred speech.  Anxiety usually does not produce back pain, although it can cause muscle tension and poor sleep, which could contribute to back pain.  I would discuss this with your primary physician.

Question 7

my friend all of a sudden has slurred speech, his tongue is swollen on the right side and he has weakness on the right side.  what is the cause ofthis?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: This sounds like a stroke.  Take him to the hospital immediately.

Question 8

can pharyngeal flap reconstruction for hypernasality cause major problems in adults? such as slurred speech or unable to speak properly?

Accepted Answer

Surgical questions: I'm not sure, if I were in your position I would write a list of every question I think of in the meantime and address them at a pre-operative visit.

Question 9

daughter having bad reaction to meds. omez and betanoid. caused her to be almost comatose. slurred speech, floppy and unsteady on feet?

Accepted Answer

MAYBE THE STEROID: Well that sounds terrible. Betanoid looks like it is a steroid and that medication can cause all kinds of strange reactions. The Omez looks like it is a stomach pill. So I think that the steroid caused potential issues. Call the docotr that prescribed these medications.

Question 10

what can cause sudden tunnel vision, extreme loss of balance, and immediately followed with vomiting? during more serious episodes, there is slurred speech. no dizziness. episodes are occurring multiple times a week, whether resting or active?

Accepted Answer

: She needs to be seen by a physician.,examined, a definitive diagnosis and treatment started. Good Luck

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What is the cause of feeling fatigued, tense, and having slurred speech?

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Treatment for slurred speech my sister forget her medicine for 2ds pressure went so high cause a slurred speech she is on medication but will go away?

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Can anxiety cause dizziness, slurred speech, and back pain?

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My friend all of a sudden has slurred speech, his tongue is swollen on the right side and he has weakness on the right side. what is the cause ofthis?

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Can pharyngeal flap reconstruction for hypernasality cause major problems in adults? such as slurred speech or unable to speak properly?

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Daughter having bad reaction to meds. omez and betanoid. caused her to be almost comatose. slurred speech, floppy and unsteady on feet?

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What can cause sudden tunnel vision, extreme loss of balance, and immediately followed with vomiting? during more serious episodes, there is slurred speech. no dizziness. episodes are occurring multiple times a week, whether resting or active?

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