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What Causes Slurred Speech And Excessive Drooling?

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Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2016
Question: No speech & saliva drooling from mouth
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Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This is likely to be Pseudobulbar Palsy or Frontal Lobe Lesions

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, a Surgical Neurologist. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Your Complaints are
1. No Speech
2. Drooling of Saliva from Mouth
3. Loosing my memory

These three are suggestive of Pseudobulbar Palsy or Frontal Lesions

You need to undergo
1. Clinical Examination
2. Fundus Examination
3. Radiological Examination (MRI Brain)

I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist in Person for further evaluation

If you have any reports, please share them here so that we can also guide you further

Hope you found the answer helpful.

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.

-oOo-

PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.

PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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What Causes Slurred Speech And Excessive Drooling?

Brief Answer: This is likely to be Pseudobulbar Palsy or Frontal Lobe Lesions Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, a Surgical Neurologist. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Your Complaints are 1. No Speech 2. Drooling of Saliva from Mouth 3. Loosing my memory These three are suggestive of Pseudobulbar Palsy or Frontal Lesions You need to undergo 1. Clinical Examination 2. Fundus Examination 3. Radiological Examination (MRI Brain) I would request you to kindly consult a Neurosurgeon or Neurologist in Person for further evaluation If you have any reports, please share them here so that we can also guide you further Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. -oOo- PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback. PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno