<unk>  is a motor speech disorder caused by a neurological deficit resulting in weakening or paralysis of the muscles responsible for speech formation. The term<unk>  is derived from New Latin.<unk>  may be classified according to presentation of symptoms into 7 subgroups. Neurological deficit in CNS and/or PNS causes weakness and/or paralysis of muscles responsible for speech.<unk>  must be differentiated from other motor speech disorders like apraxia and developmental verbal dyspraxia. Incidence and prevalence is not fully established.<unk>  affects men and women equally. There are no established risk factors for<unk> . There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for<unk> . Common complications of<unk>  include social distancing, irritability, and depression. Detailed history and examination are important to identify the cause and to classify<unk> . There are no CT scan findings associated with<unk> . However, it provides a detailed image of CNS to help identify the underlying cause of the speech problems. Treatment includes exercises and techniques to adjust speech rate, strengthen muscles of articulation, increase breath support, improve articulation, safe chewing and swallowing, avoiding conversations when feeling tired, repeat words and syllables, and techniques to deal with the frustration while speaking.
Dysarthria
Dysphonia
Dysmetria
Aphonia
Dystonia
Quassia
Excessive tearing
Hemiballismus