Dysarthria (or dyslucination) is the medical term given to a set of problems which usually start in childhood. Dysarthria is typically defined as problem in articulation of sounds caused by neurological disturbances of specific facial muscles, oral cavity, tongue, and neck. Complete inability to articulate a sound is called dysarthria. Dyspraxia is not usually associated with dysarthria; however, if it is present, it can also be an indicator of the problem.
Most of the people with dysarthria suffer from hearing loss
Sometimes the hearing loss is severe enough to interfere with daily living activities such as speech, listening to music, or speaking to close friends and family. Dysphagia (pronounced 'dys-FIGH-ga), is the inability to distinguish one's own voice and the sounds of others. It can be a symptom of an underlying condition, so the cause is usually determined by doing a thorough medical history of the person suffering from dysarthria and his/her family.
The most common cause of hearing loss in people with dysarthria is usually because of a tumor in the inner ear. Most cases of tumors are benign, but tumors that spread to the brain or other parts of the body may require surgery to remove them. Medications used to treat dysarthria in children and adults may also cause hearing loss. One of the most common drugs used to treat dysarthria in children is Prozac. This drug can make the patient susceptible to depression and anxiety.
Patients who experience side effects from these medications often find it difficult to cope with the side effects. Other medications used for the treatment of dysarthria include antihistamines and antidepressants. These medicines may cause the patient to be easily irritated by loud noises, cold flushes, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, sleepiness, irritability, or hallucinations.
A common method of treatment for dysarthria involves stimulating the auditory neurons in the brain so that the patient will have a better ability to perceive sounds. This is done with surgery. Hearing aids are also available to improve auditory ability.
There are other treatments options to treat dysarthria. One of the most effective is through cochlear implants, which help the person to hear better. and use sound waves to deliver sound waves to the ears.
There are also treatments that are available which reduce the level of loss of hearing. the person's ability to speak or perceive sound to any level.
There are also some therapies that can relieve symptoms of dysarthria and help the patient live a normal life. One such therapy is known as biofeedback, which involves the use of a computer. The therapist uses a software program to determine the patients' physiological and psychological reactions to auditory stimuli.