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My 16yr old is having great difficulty getting words to come out. it's only been going on for about 4 weeks. his is losing the ability to communicate.

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Time for a consult: That is a worrisome finding & suggests a nervous system problem. I would schedule a visit with his doc as soon as available. S/He may refer you on to a specialist and or start some testing. Please do not wait on this.

Dr Anyanwu and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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