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Can a brain injury cause dysarthria?

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Dr. Seth Zeidman answered

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Yes: If it affects the part of the brain that controls the mouth and tongue.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: Damage to the area of the brain that controls the muscles of speech and swallowing can cause dysarthria.

Dr Altman and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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