saliva<\/a>. Dysarthria involves a dysfunction of the muscles in the face and the tongue and not only can impair speech but can actually make it difficult to control the movements of the tongue. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAs a result, the tongue may become slack in the mouth or one may not be able to use it to keep back saliva. Not only does clear speech become difficult, but a person may start drooling as a result of this condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Physical therapy can help correct this problem, but it may take some time before muscles in the tongue and face can be controlled. Of course, drooling can cause significant embarrassment, and medication may be needed to regulate the movement of muscles and make it easier to control tongue movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drooling may not be one of the first symptoms of dysarthria, but it could develop after other symptoms.
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Dysarthria is one of many speeches and muscular problems that can develop as the result of a stroke, brain injury or a brain tumor. With some related conditions, forming sounds may be difficult, but dysarthria is different in the sense that sound isn\u2019t the issue, but the clear formation of words and regulation of speech qualities, such as volume, rhythm, and diction can be disrupted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The source of the problem is the interference with the normal functioning of the facial muscles and the tongue. One may perceive that their speech is too fast or too soft, for instance, but may be helpless to do anything about it. In some cases, one loses control of his or her tongue and may drool uncontrollably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment can be found by focusing on the underlying problem and prescribing speech therapy, physical therapy, and in some cases, medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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