विदेशी उच्चारण सिंड्रोम

का कारण बनता है

FAS is caused by damage to the part of the brain that controls the rhythm and melody of speech. The damage may be due to:

• Stroke, which is the main cause
• Trauma to the brain, such as a sharp blow to the skull
• Brain hemorrhage
• मल्टीपल स्क्लेरोसिस
• मस्तिष्क का ट्यूमर

FAS is also linked it to other symptoms, such as:

• Aphasia —a communication disorder that can affect the ability to understand and express language
• Speech apraxia —a speech disorder that affects the ability to make sounds, syllables, and words

जोखिम कारक

Factors that increase your chance of developing FAS include:

• Being at high risk for stroke
• Having aphasia or apraxia

लक्षण

Those with foreign accent syndrome speak in a distorted rhythm and tone, such as:

• Making vowel sounds longer and lower such as changing English “yeah? or German “jah?
• Changing sound quality by moving the tongue or jaw differently while speaking
• Substituting words or using inappropriate words to describe something
• Stringing sentences together the wrong way

If you have FAS, you may be able to speak easily and without anxiety. Other people are able to understand you. The accent that you have adopted could be within the same language, such as American-English to British-English.

Symptoms can last for months, years, or may be permanent.

निदान

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done paying particular attention to the muscles used in speech. A psychological evaluation may also be done to rule out psychiatric conditions.

• Your language skills will be assessed. This can be done with:
  • Tests to assess reading, writing, and language comprehension
  • Use of recordings to analyze speech patterns
• Images will be taken of your brain. This can be done with:
  • एमआरआई स्कैन
  • सीटी स्कैन
  • Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scan
  • पालतू की जांच
• Your brain activity may be measured. This can be done with anelectroencephalogram (EEG).

Since this condition is rare, you will most likely be evaluated by a team of specialists, including:

• Speech-language pathologist
• न्यूरोलॉजिस्ट
• Neuropsychologist
• Psychologist

उपचार

अपने चिकित्सक के साथ बात के बारे में सबसे अच्छा उपचार योजना के लिए आप. उपचार के विकल्प में निम्न शामिल हैं:

• Speech therapy—You may be taught how to better move your lips and jaw during speech.
• Counseling —Since FAS is a rare disorder, you may feel isolated and embarrassed. Counseling can help you and your family better cope with the condition.

रोकथाम

Since FAS is closely linked to stroke, follow these guidelines to prevent stroke:

• नियमित रूप से व्यायाम करें।
• स्वास्थ्यवर्धक आहार लें.
• धूम्रपान छोड़ें और शराब पीने की मात्रा सीमित करें।
• स्वस्थ वजन बनाए रखें.
• अपने रक्तचाप की अक्सर जाँच करें।
• Take a low dose of aspirin if your doctor says it is safe.
• Keep chronic conditions under control.
• Call 911 if you have symptoms of a stroke, even if symptoms stop.
• Do not use drugs.