What Causes Difficulty In Pronunciation And Slurred Speech?

Posted on Fri, 14 Apr 2017

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Question : from quite some time i have been having problem in pronounciation of words, looks like some problem in tounge. so which doctor should i consult?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
ENT specialist

Detailed Answer:
HI,

Thanks for your query.

I suggest you to consult a ENT specialist. He/ She will be able to find out the cause for your difficulty in speech. He can then refer you to a speech therapist with special instructions.

Hope, I answered your query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

thanks for your response. i have another doubt, does it have anything to do with thyroid? though prima face i dont see any thyroid symptoms which i never checked but just in case if some one has thyroid problem does it has anything to do with it?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
not related

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

No, speech disturbance is not related to Thyroid hormone imbalance.

Hypothyroidism can cause husky voice but not problem in pronunciation.

Hope, I answered your quer

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar