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Why Do I Have Intermittent Slurred Speech Combined With Reduced Motor Skills?
Posted on
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Mon, 24 Sep 2018
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Question : I have intermittent slurred speech combined with reduced motor skill but only for 15 seconds at a time with normalcy occurring for 10 minute intervals?
Brief Answer:
TIA vs Seizure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Neurologically sudden onset slurred speech with reduced activity that resolves spontaneously can be related to either a seizure or transient ischemic attack (minor stroke). I am happy to know that MRI was normal. However I would order for more tests that includes few blood tests, a doppler study of neck blood vessels and EEG. Further treatment either with antiplatelet drugs or anti-seizure drugs are entailed based on test results.
In brief, I feel you shouldn't ignore the current symptoms. Plan for neurology consult.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
TIA vs Seizure.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Neurologically sudden onset slurred speech with reduced activity that resolves spontaneously can be related to either a seizure or transient ischemic attack (minor stroke). I am happy to know that MRI was normal. However I would order for more tests that includes few blood tests, a doppler study of neck blood vessels and EEG. Further treatment either with antiplatelet drugs or anti-seizure drugs are entailed based on test results.
In brief, I feel you shouldn't ignore the current symptoms. Plan for neurology consult.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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