Question 1

what condition or disease causes a mispronunciation of words or trouble with speech?

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Could be brain issue: It could suggest a problem in a part of the brain controlling how you control your tongue and lips to pronounce words correctly, the nerves that lead from the brain to those muscles, or a problem in the muscles themselves.  It is important to get this evaluated asap to make sure you can catch problems early when they may still be reversible.  Good luck.

Question 2

what specific foods would you recommend as a healthier substitute for twinkies and why?

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Anything: Almost anything is healthier than twinkies.  Try fruit, berries, nuts, veggies, small amount of juice, popcorn, etc.  Twinkies have zero nutrition.

Question 3

what is non specific proctitis?

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Just what it says...: It's inflammation of the lining of the rectum that is not related to infection, or a disease called ulcerative colitis, or other defined causes. Often treated with topical medicined (delivered by suppository or small medicated enema) over a short time period. Most often self-limited; usually does not recur.

Question 4

difficulty finding words. tia ?

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Finding words: It can be TIA or impending stroke.

Question 5

i'm at a loss of words, any suggestions?

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Develop Scripts: One way to deal with "not knowing what to say" is to develop templates or scripts.  Another thing you can do is create 5 to 7 questions you will ask another person when you meet, such as, "where did you grow up?" or "what do you do in your spare time"?
       If you focus on learning about the other person and get them to talk about themself, it takes the focus off you.

Question 6

what is non-specific mesentric adenitis? what causes it?

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Lymph nodes inflamed: mesenteric refers to intestinal area and adenitis referrs to lymph node - all means inflamed or reactivated lymphatic nodes in gut area as a result of immune reponse to some bacterial infection. Just like sore thorat causing lymph nodes enlargment around neck it can be same around gut. In kids it is common with strep thorat that  some abdominal pain is caused by " non specific ( genreal) mesenteri

Question 7

for 10 minutes i could 7 als8uo flashing lights. i could not focus on reading the words were unclear?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: These symptoms are typical for benign occipital migraine in which a portion of the brain that is involved in sight, has a migraine.  These rarely cause headache and they end with no problems.

Question 8

are there specific types of depression?

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Yes: People experience depression differently and there are different types such as "atypical", "melancholic", "treatment resistant", "recurrent", or "psychotic" among others.  Some are recognized formally in the dsm-iv and some are not.  Each may have different treatment approaches, however.

Question 9

my age is 38  and sometime while deliver ing a speech i forget the words while i am good while writing.how can i improve this.is there any supplements?

Accepted Answer

Stage fright?: People who are anxious in front of others (such as giving a speech or other performance-type activity) can forget words or lose their place in a planned talk.  Supplements like theanine may help you calm down some, but working with a psychologist might help you more.  Also, low-dose propanolol (your doctor can prescribe) before your talk may help some of your anxiety symptoms.

Question 10

excessive saliva  an sluring of my words?

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist: Many possible causes. Stroke is a possibility . Also in a case like this we worry about a neuromuscular problem li myasthenia. The best way to l ow is to have a neurologist evaluate.

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