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Speech disorders

Speech disorders: Introduction

Speech disorders: Any disorder which affects ones speech. See free access online books about Speech disorders below. See detailed information below for a list of 20 causes of Speech disorders, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Speech disorders:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Speech disorders. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Speech disorders: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Speech disorders, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Speech disorders Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Speech disorders

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Diagnostic Guides for Speech disorders

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Speech disorders from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Speech disorders. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Speech disorders

Medical Books Excerpts
  • DYSARTHRIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • HOARSENESS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Hoarseness
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Dysarthria
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysarthria
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Hoarseness
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Dysarthria
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Dysarthria
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Hoarseness
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Dysarthria
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Hoarseness
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Causes of Speech disorders listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Speech disorders as a symptom include:

See full list of 20 causes of Speech disorders
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Medications or substances causing Speech disorders:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Speech disorders as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

See full list of 10 medications causing Speech disorders

Definitions of Speech disorders:

Acquired or developmental conditions marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or generate spoken forms of language.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Detailed list of causes of Speech disorders

The list below shows some of the causes of Speech disorders mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 20 causes of Speech disorders

How Common are these Causes of Speech disorders?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Speech disorders. Of the 20 causes of Speech disorders that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 17 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 20 causes of Speech disorders

Conditions listing symptoms: Speech disorders:

The following list of conditions have 'Speech disorders' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • German syndrome ... speech disorders

    M

  • Multiple Sclerosis ... Speech disorders

    Conditions listing complications: Speech disorders:

    The following list of conditions have 'Speech disorders' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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  • Neurofibromatosis syndrome ... speech disorders
  • Neurofibromatosis syndrome Type II ... speech disorders

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  • Causes of Speech disorders Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Speech disorders based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Speech disorders:

    Medical Conditions associated with Speech disorders:

    Speech symptoms (788 causes)

    Symptoms related to Speech disorders:

    Hoarseness (306 causes), Deep voice (19 causes), Voice symptoms (439 causes), Slurred speech (208 causes), Difficulty speaking (44 causes), Delayed speech, Brain conditions, Hypoglycemic attack, Transient ischemic attack (7 causes), Drunkenness, Tourette syndrome, Stuttering (6 causes), Parkinson's disease, Hypoglycemia (131 causes), Stroke (49 causes), Bell's palsy (1 cause)

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    Evidence Based Medicine Research for Speech disorders

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