Global aphasia
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Synonyms | N/A |
Pronounce | N/A |
Specialty | N/A |
Symptoms | Severe impairment in both expressive and receptive language abilities |
Complications | Communication disorder, social isolation, depression |
Onset | Sudden, often following a stroke |
Duration | Can be long-term or permanent |
Types | N/A |
Causes | Stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, neurodegenerative disease |
Risks | Hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking, age |
Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, neuroimaging (e.g., MRI, CT scan) |
Differential diagnosis | Broca's aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia, transcortical aphasia |
Prevention | N/A |
Treatment | Speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, supportive care |
Medication | N/A |
Prognosis | Varies; some improvement possible with therapy, but often significant long-term deficits |
Frequency | Common in individuals with severe stroke |
Deaths | N/A |
Global Aphasia is a severe form of aphasia that affects almost all language abilities. It is usually caused by extensive damage to the language areas of the brain, including both Broca's area and Wernicke's area.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Global aphasia is most commonly caused by a stroke that damages large portions of the left hemisphere of the brain. Other causes can include brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and infections that affect the brain.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
People with global aphasia have severe language difficulties and may be unable to speak, understand spoken language, read, or write. They may be able to produce a few words or phrases, but their speech is often limited to the repetition of the same words or phrases. They may also have difficulty understanding spoken language and may not be able to follow simple instructions.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
The diagnosis of global aphasia is usually made by a speech-language pathologist after a thorough evaluation of the person's language abilities. This evaluation may include tests of the person's ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, and write.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for global aphasia typically involves speech therapy to help the person improve their language abilities. This may include exercises to improve speech production, comprehension, reading, and writing skills. In some cases, assistive technology may be used to help the person communicate.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis for global aphasia varies depending on the extent of the brain damage and the person's age and overall health. Some people may make significant improvements with therapy, while others may continue to have severe language difficulties.
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