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Lately my husband has been struggling to finish sentences and stutters over some words. i don't think he notices. should he see a doctor?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If these are new symptoms I would get them checked out.

Dr Yauch agreed

Answered 9/4/2014

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