Sunday, August 14, 2011
Wrong words come out: Aphasia?
Ok so before I moved back down to primary care, I had a short stint in a dementia care ward(it was great) Any way, expressive aphasia is as the other person said, usually the result of trauma or stroke, and can develop in louie body dementia, alzheimers, and other brain deterioration. MOST of the cases of expressive aphasia, the person doesnt realize that they are doing it (House is wrong) Im sure as in all medical cases, there are people who have had these issues and realized them. Most likely, I would say what is happning is NOT aphasia but is a simple quick misjudge of vocabulary where you mean to say a word, and instead your brain "grabs" a similar word. Like when you call your kids by the wrong name, or call your dog by your husbands name. Your aware you did it, its confusing as to why, but its not aphasia. Given your family history, I would monitor these issues closely, but at this point, there is no cure, and no real way to treat it, so would you really want to know? Worrying about it will only make it worse I can promise you that. Dont allow your brain to dwell on it. It can produce symptoms that otherwise wouldnt exist. Just enjoy life and dont sweat it! Good Luck. Let me know if you have any questions, because Id love to answer them!
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