Description Dysarthria is slurr...
Description
Dysarthria is slurred speech caused by weakness of the muscles of the face, mouth and/or throat. This is usually a serious symptom requiring immediate medical attention. The following conditions can cause this disorder: stroke, head injury, alcohol intoxication, drug overdose, low blood sugar, Parkinson's disease, mini stroke (transient ischemic attack/TIA), brain tumor, cerebral palsy, or a brain infection
Symptoms
Slurred speech, drooping face, swallowing problems.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical will be performed. Blood and imaging tests will be done to determine the cause.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan, Drug screen (panel), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology
Workup:
A history and physical will be performed. Blood and imaging tests will be done to determine the cause.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), CT Scan, Drug screen (panel), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology
Treatment
Treatment depends on the disorder causing the dysarthria. This symptom requires immediate medical evaluation: for many causes, even a delay of minutes in the treatment can cause permanent damage.