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My son who is 19 has just mentioned he's worried about his speech. it does sound a bit slurred, he said sometimes he just can't speak.
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Slurred speech: It would be advisable to have him vhecked out by your doctor or a neurologist. There re many causes for slurred speech.
Answered 5/28/2013
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