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Dysarthria (Spastic Dysarthria) Summary

Description: Disorders of speech articulation caused by imperfect coordination of pharynx, larynx, tongue, or face muscles. This may result from CRANIAL NERVE DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; CEREBELLAR DISEASES; BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; BRAIN STEM diseases; or diseases of the corticobulbar tracts (see PYRAMIDAL TRACTS). The cortical language centers are intact in this condition. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p489)

Also Known As: Spastic Dysarthria; Dysarthosis; Dysarthria, Flaccid; Dysarthria, Guttural; Dysarthria, Mixed Show All >>

Networked: 310 relevant articles (21 outcomes, 21 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Dysarthria

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) : 1 outcome in 4 results : FDA 20 Generic
  2. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) : 1 outcome in 3 results : FDA 24 Generic
  3. antineoplaston A10 (A 10) : 1 outcome in 3 results : IBA
  4. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 1
  5. Methylprednisolone : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 18 Generic
  6. Acetazolamide (Diamox) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 14 Generic
  7. Paroxetine (Paxil) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 18 Generic
  8. Droxidopa : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
  9. Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (Protirelin) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 2
  10. Piracetam (Nootropil) : 1 outcome in 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Dysarthria

  1. Paresis (Hemiparesis)
  2. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease)
  3. Ataxia (Dyssynergia)
  4. Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia)
  5. Headache (Headaches)
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Key Therapies for Dysarthria

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  1. Language Therapy (Language Training) : 6 outcomes 3 studies in 11 results
  2. Speech Therapy (Therapy, Speech) : 1 outcome 1 study in 14 results
  3. Psychology Biofeedback (Biofeedback) : 1 outcome 1 study in 4 results
  4. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients) : 1 outcome in 4 results
  5. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt : 1 outcome in 1 result
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