
What Causes Difficulty In Pronunciation And Slurred Speech?

Question: from quite some time i have been having problem in pronounciation of words, looks like some problem in tounge. so which doctor should i consult?
Brief Answer:
ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Thanks for your query.
I suggest you to consult a ENT specialist. He/ She will be able to find out the cause for your difficulty in speech. He can then refer you to a speech therapist with special instructions.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
ENT specialist
Detailed Answer:
HI,
Thanks for your query.
I suggest you to consult a ENT specialist. He/ She will be able to find out the cause for your difficulty in speech. He can then refer you to a speech therapist with special instructions.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


thanks for your response. i have another doubt, does it have anything to do with thyroid? though prima face i dont see any thyroid symptoms which i never checked but just in case if some one has thyroid problem does it has anything to do with it?
Brief Answer:
not related
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
No, speech disturbance is not related to Thyroid hormone imbalance.
Hypothyroidism can cause husky voice but not problem in pronunciation.
Hope, I answered your quer
not related
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
No, speech disturbance is not related to Thyroid hormone imbalance.
Hypothyroidism can cause husky voice but not problem in pronunciation.
Hope, I answered your quer
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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