A member asked:

My father is 72 he is good in health but now he can not talk properly. if not a stroke, what can cause this?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Uncertain: Your father needs to see a physician right away. Being unable to talk properly often is a sign of a stroke, but it can be caused by other serious medical problems as well, including a brain hemorrhage, neurological damage to the oral cavity/tongue, or other metabolic diseases that can affect the ability to talk. Take your father to a doctor right away for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 8/19/2013

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Too vague: A more detailed explanation of how he is not "talking properly" is needed to make a proper diagnosis. I suggest seeing a neurologist.

Answered 12/7/2015

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Get checked: May have other problem such as a mass.

Answered 7/5/2012

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