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What Causes Slurred Speech And Weakness In The Hands?
the doctor thinks my grandma has ALS but there are several other things that may be cause her slurred speech and trouble swallowing and weakness in the hands? is there anything besides ALS that causes this because she doesn t show any other symptoms for ALS?
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Yes it may be caused by many other neurological disorders and als is. It the first thing to think of since it occurs in earlier age. It may be partial stroke or Tia for example.
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Yes it may be caused by many other neurological disorders and als is. It the first thing to think of since it occurs in earlier age. It may be partial stroke or Tia for example.
I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.
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