{"id":11899,"date":"2019-09-03T01:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T01:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=11899"},"modified":"2021-04-28T19:39:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T19:39:02","slug":"16-known-symptoms-of-brocas-aphasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/16-known-symptoms-of-brocas-aphasia\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Known Symptoms of Broca’s Aphasia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Broca\u2019s Aphasia is a condition that affects the part of the brain that is responsible for speech and communication. If this part of the brain becomes injured or damaged, it can prevent a person from speaking correctly. There are many things that can cause this condition, but some of the most common are injuries, birth defects, infections, and dementia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t realize they are suffering from the condition and feel like they are communicating properly when they aren\u2019t. Some people experience the symptoms of Broca\u2019s Aphasia gradually, and others may experience them suddenly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the symptoms come on mild but become more severe as the underlying cause of the condition worsens or if the person doesn\u2019t seek help through therapy and rehabilitation. It can affect people of all ages but is more common in the elderly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most common symptoms of the condition include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Unable To Form Complete Sentences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People with this condition often have trouble forming complete sentences. They may seem like they are stuttering <\/a>or take a minute to remember the word they want to say. Some people will say a couple of words of a sentence and then pause because they can\u2019t come up with the words to finish it. Some people may also start to talk quickly at the beginning of a sentence and then slow down and eventually stop before they finish the thought. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although they may know what they want to say, they are unable to find the words to do it. Some people may also use the wrong words or even use words that sound similar to the correct word, but have a different meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may try to repeat the sentence properly many times before they are able to do so. Some people are able to eventually make it through a sentence while others grow frustrated for simply can\u2019t do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Unnatural Rhythm When Speaking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people who suffer from Broca\u2019s Aphasia<\/a> have an unnatural rhythm to the way they speak. They may pronounce words wrong, hold certain letters or words out, and use the wrong syllables to pronounce a word. They may talk too slow or too fast. Some people even talk too fast or slow that it\u2019s hard to understand them. They may also change the rhythm in the middle of a sentence or conversation. Although the person speaking may not realize their rhythm is off, it can be hard for the listeners to understand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people are aware that they are speaking in an unnatural rhythm and will try to correct it. This can either make it harder or easier for them to speak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the person becomes excited, frustrated, or emotional, they are more likely to change the rhythm of their speech and have trouble correcting it.  Many people with the condition don\u2019t realize they are speaking unnaturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Pausing Excessively While Speaking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s normal for a person with this condition to pause while talking. They may be aware of the pause and do it purposely to try to gather their thoughts and work through what they are trying to say or express, or they may seem unaware that they are doing it. The pausing may also occur only in certain words. A person may forget how to pronounce a word or even struggle to remember which word is correct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people with Broca\u2019s Aphasia also have a hard time remembering what word they wanted to say or the meaning of it. Pausing can even seem natural on some occasions. Some people pause so much in a conversation that they lose their train of thought or can\u2019t get their point across. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others pause to be able to express themselves better. Pausing can also appear as if the person is stuttering or maybe even has a speech <\/a>impediment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Leaving Out Articles and Pronouns When Speaking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People with Broca\u2019s Aphasia often leave out certain words. In many cases, it\u2019s smaller words that may not seem or sound significant in the sentence. Articles and pronouns are the most common. People may continue to say a person\u2019s name instead of saying he or she in its place. They may also say or write <\/a>sentences without any articles. This can make it hard to determine the meaning of a sentence or make sense of it at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people with the condition think that this sounds normal and they don\u2019t attempt to correct the issue because they don\u2019t see the need for it. Their brains process the information to sound correct.  Some people may also pause when there should be a pronoun or article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition can also make it, so they only leave out specific pronouns or articles. They may use some of them and not realize they aren\u2019t using the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Difficulty Writing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The condition doesn\u2019t only affect a person\u2019s. It can also affect the way a person writes. Some people with the condition are able to write better than they can speak. They can easily write down what they want to say or explain complex sentences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others struggle to write at all. They may forget how to spell some or all words. They may not be able to organize the words in a sentence to help it make sense, or they may not know which words to use. They may be able to see the words in their mind but not be able to write them on paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people can eventually write down a sentence or message after pausing and taking the time to really think about it. Others aren\u2019t able to write at all and may require help spelling <\/a>words and organizing their thoughts to put them on paper correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Unable to Understand Some Words or Commands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are affected by this condition often have different symptoms, and medical science has failed to determine the reason. Some people have a hard time understanding or remembering certain words specifically. They can also forget the meaning of commands. Telling or asking them to do something may result in confusion. The task or command that causes the confusion can vary by individual and doesn\u2019t seem to have a relation to their lifestyle or past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people struggle to remember directions, colors<\/a>, shapes, or even verbs. This can be dangerous for some people because not only do they not understand the commands that could keep them from danger, they can\u2019t explain that they can\u2019t understand them or voice their own concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with the condition need to live with a caretaker who can help them understand certain laws, commands, or signs, and help protect them from danger.  Those with minor cases may be okay to live on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Difficulty Reading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most upsetting symptoms of this condition is the inability to read. This can be especially stressful and upsetting to people who gradually feel the condition getting worse and who enjoyed reading. Many people find that they forget a few words and then over time forget more. They may struggle to read a magazine, a sign, or a recipe. They may know that they are seeing words and even be able to recognize the letters, but they can\u2019t make sense of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people aren\u2019t able to read certain words or take a long time to figure them out. Others are able to identify words by themselves but struggle to understand them when they see them in a sentence or paragraph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people are able to read after rehabilitation, but others only lose more of their ability to read as time goes on, and the condition progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Mutism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In severe cases, a person may go completely mute because of Broca\u2019s Aphasia. This may be because the person physically cannot speak or come up with the words to communicate, or because they are aware that their words don\u2019t make sense and no longer attempt to communicate. It\u2019s rare for the condition to become this severe and many people who are mute can talk but choose not because of fear or confusion or mockery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some may use head signals such as nodding for yes or shaking the head for no, but some simply don\u2019t understand words enough to answer back. In the late stages of dementia or in cases where a person has a genetic <\/a>disorder that is causing the condition, this is more common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people who are born with the condition never develop the skills to speak and remain mute their entire lives. Others learn to communicate with therapy and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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