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Speech Articulation Problem (Dysarthria)

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Speech Articulation Problem (Dysarthria)

ID 2459

Dysarthria is a speech disorder in which a person has difficulty controlling or coordinating the muscles used to speak. Dysarthria is often characterised by slurred or slow speech that may be difficult to understand.

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Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

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Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

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