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Question: I am having some difficulty with pronouncing certain words. It comes and goes, and worse when I am concentrating on it. I have had no pain or paralysis, no drooping of mouth. I am a singer, and for certain have lost vocal range in the upper register. I have no loss of strength or virility. To add, TH sounds are more difficult in general, as in saying "Thither."
Brief Answer:
Dysarthria.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Difficulty pronouncing certain words is known also as dysarthria.
There are several conditions that may cause such issues, so, neurological examination and tests (such brain imaging), take a crucial role in achieving a correct diagnosis.
Common conditions that may cause dysarthria include neuromuscular diseases (multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy etc.), stroke, transient ischemic attack, side effects of certain drugs, etc.
Since you are a singer, vocal cords issues also may be considered.
Get evaluated by your Neurologist and by imaging studies such brain MRI, in order to understand better your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Dysarthria.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Difficulty pronouncing certain words is known also as dysarthria.
There are several conditions that may cause such issues, so, neurological examination and tests (such brain imaging), take a crucial role in achieving a correct diagnosis.
Common conditions that may cause dysarthria include neuromuscular diseases (multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy etc.), stroke, transient ischemic attack, side effects of certain drugs, etc.
Since you are a singer, vocal cords issues also may be considered.
Get evaluated by your Neurologist and by imaging studies such brain MRI, in order to understand better your condition.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Although I am a singer, I have not sang actively in the past few years. The trouble with word pronunciation began after a scare we had with wife breaking her arm and finding a mass in said arm, back in October 2016. That turned out to be all clear, thankfully, but one day shortly after I noticed I had trouble pronouncing "ninety-nine," the N's not bouncing out like they should. I am in sales so my speech is important, to say the least! I have had no pain, no numbness, no anything other than dry mouth feeling and tight throat feeling at times. It gets better throughout the day. Still Dysarthria in your opinion? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Getting examined is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Dysarthria has to do with impaired control of voice due to nerves or muscles involved in voice production, so, since there is difficulty with certain words, I still think you should get evaluated about it.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards.
Getting examined is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Dysarthria has to do with impaired control of voice due to nerves or muscles involved in voice production, so, since there is difficulty with certain words, I still think you should get evaluated about it.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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