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Hi, am 20 years old and am a medical student. I have stammering problem. I had during very young stage and it got away as I was growing old. However This problem came back some years ago and I have been struggling since. I usually stammer only when I get excited about something to eager to spaek about something. Can this be cured. Who should I see to seek treatment? thks!
As per your query you have , stammering problem specially when get excited . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like genetics , developmental stammering and neurological factors . Mental stress and fear can also cause . I would suggest you to consult psychiatrist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and and ask question about family history . Doctor may recommend electronic ‘anti-stammering’ device and prescribe muscle relaxant . Doctor may also refer you to surgeon or speech specialist to correct if there is any structural defect .Doctor will do counseling . For now try to make yourself relax and do meditation and yoga .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi Dear , As per your query you have , stammering problem specially when get excited . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like genetics , developmental stammering and neurological factors . Mental stress and fear can also cause . I would suggest you to consult psychiatrist for proper examination . Doctor will take history and and ask question about family history . Doctor may recommend electronic ‘anti-stammering’ device and prescribe muscle relaxant . Doctor may also refer you to surgeon or speech specialist to correct if there is any structural defect .Doctor will do counseling . For now try to make yourself relax and do meditation and yoga . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari