Slurred speech
Slurred speech is a sign of cognitive impairment, such as due to brain injury, or to alcohol or drug use.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
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A 50-year old asked:
Is slurred speech a sign of some disease?
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Do lots of people get slurred speech, or is it unusual?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Can just thinking about slurred speech cause slurred speech?
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Can you get slurred speech when you have anxiety?
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Can slurred speech from ischemia be cured with medicine/exercise?
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A 46-year old asked:
What can cause slurred speech and bad headaches?
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A 19-year old female asked:
What neurological disorder could i have from slurred speech?
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A 43-year old asked:
Is slurred speech and use of cymbalta (duloxetine) connected?
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Could there be a connection between a bad headache and slurred speech?
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A 16-year old male asked:
What would cause slurred speech after a person substains a concussion ?
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A 65-year old female asked about a 90-year old female:
We thought mom had a mini-stroke2hospital days and ALL tests-no strokeShe's very active, but suddenly, coordination is BAD,slurred speech dystaksia?
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A 20-year old asked about a female:
Suspect repeat stroke due to slurred speech so went over. She was leaning to 1 side, clenching fists, unable to stand, speech slurred-whatwas goingon?
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A 62-year old female asked:
I have been on 60 mg cymbalta (duloxetine) for ten years and have slurred speech occasionally first thing in the morning and then it clears up. Is it Normal?
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A member asked:
What's the best treatment to get rid of slurred speech?
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A 38-year old asked:
What would make some become lethargic, slurred speech, and sleepy?
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A 19-year old male asked:
What is the cause of feeling fatigued, tense, and having slurred speech?
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How long can I wait with slurred speech to see if it goes away without seeing a doctor?
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A 24-year old female asked:
How slurred speech, right sided weakness and blurring of vision occur in stroke patient?
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A male asked:
I can feel chick walls swollen from inside but there is no pain, chin tingles, and sometimes I have slurred speech, not sure what is going?
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A 18-year old male asked:
Im 17 and i feel I have slurred speech and it happens once awhile throughout the day? Does that mean I have adhd? I am clean, i don't drink nor smoke.
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A 53-year old female asked:
Treatment for slurred speech my sister forget her medicine for 2ds pressure went so high cause a slurred speech she is on medication but will go away?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Hello sir I am 28 years old having weird sensation in front of my head for last six days slur speech and lethargic movement please tell me the reasons Regards?
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A 40-year old asked:
Slurred speech, studdering and slow movement. What is wribg?
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A 16-year old male asked:
What treatment is there for someone who has slurred speech after a concussion ?
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A 32-year old asked:
What is causing my random moments of disorientation, confusion, slurred speech and nausia?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I've been experiencing early pregnancy symptoms, is slurred speech one of them due to to hormonal changes?
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A 38-year old female asked:
I have Vasculitis and a headache slurred speech and other issues for two months. Going to neurology. What should i ask or do prior to help em help me ?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Recently I am having sudden slurred speech and feeling of lightheadedness usually on left side of my head and gets confused that i can't focus anymore?
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A 42-year old male asked:
My sister's son is 5 years old, but it's like he has a slurred speech; we think he has a speech problem; he doesn't pronounce the words properly; there is other children in the family that is younger then him that speak and his weight is not right ?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Can anxiety cause dizziness, slurred speech, and back pain?
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