{"id":3644,"date":"2024-02-09T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=3644"},"modified":"2024-02-09T12:53:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:53:01","slug":"how-to-recognize-and-manage-aphasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/how-to-recognize-and-manage-aphasia\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Recognize and Manage Aphasia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Aphasia is a language disorder that impacts communication, typically caused by damage to the brain\u2019s language centers. It differs in its impact among individuals and necessitates varying treatment options. Aphasia is an uncommon disorder, affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/5502-aphasia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 2 million people in the U.S.<\/a>, but a greater understanding of the disorder allows for a better ability to communicate with those who may have it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"signs-of-aphasia\">Signs of Aphasia<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-works-on-speech-therapy.jpg\" alt=\"Woman works on speech therapy\" class=\"wp-image-3647\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-works-on-speech-therapy.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Woman-works-on-speech-therapy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>Aphasia can affect anyone who has undergone damage to a portion of the brain, typically the left side. While it is an uncommon condition, it is common after certain conditions, such as stroke. There are various forms of aphasia and due to this, aphasia can present in different ways. Doctors determine a diagnosis by considering how these aspects of communication are affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fluency: Is speech smooth and easy with the right pace and pitch. The doctor may also examine writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding: Can the person comprehend phrases and sentences, and are they making sense when they talk?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repetition: Can the person repeat phrases and sentences?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain combinations of what a person can and cannot do among those tests can determine the type of aphasia they are diagnosed with. The doctor will also conduct a physical exam and examine sensory and nerve function, conduct cognitive and memory tests, and do diagnostic imagery tests. These tests may shed light on the type of aphasia a person has or rule out other conditions. Once aphasia is diagnosed, then the doctor can help create tailored symptom management strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"symptom-management-options\">Symptom Management Options<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There is no cure for aphasia, but there are symptom management options. Sometimes aphasia can also be helped by treating its cause. For instance, if the cause of aphasia is migraine or seizure, normal communication may be restored once the brain recovers. For permanent aphasia caused by stroke, speech therapy may also be an option. Some forms of aphasia may also be managed with various medications. A doctor will guide someone with aphasia through the right course of treatment for their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aphasia is a sign of injury or significant disruption to the brain. If you or a loved one experiences sudden aphasia-like symptoms, call 911. 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