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Broca Aphasia

Language disorder characterized by impairment of speech production.

Written by: Saygı Hospital Health Guide Editorial Board
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What is Broca Aphasia?

Broca aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in the anterior part of the left cerebral hemisphere (Broca area). Patients know what they want to say and largely preserve comprehension, but have difficulty combining words into fluent sentences.

Speech is usually slow, effortful, and telegraphic. Patients try to communicate using short, key words; conjunctions and auxiliary verbs are typically dropped. Writing may be impaired in a similar way.

The most common cause is stroke. Brain tumors, trauma, infections, and degenerative diseases can also cause Broca aphasia. Significant improvement can be achieved with speech therapy initiated early.

Symptoms

Difficulty in speaking and slow production
Telegraphic short sentences
Difficulty finding the correct word
Similar difficulty and errors in writing
Relative preservation of comprehension (understanding simple commands)
Awareness of the speech difficulty and resulting distress
Right-sided body weakness may accompany

Risk Factors

Strokes of the left middle cerebral artery
Hypertension and diabetes
Atrial fibrillation and heart disease
Smoking and sedentary lifestyle
History of head trauma
History of brain tumor or infection
Advanced age

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Sudden-onset speech disturbance (urgent — suspected stroke)
  • If accompanied by weakness or facial asymmetry
  • If speech disturbance progresses within hours
  • If recurrent brief speech disturbance attacks occur
  • If speech impairment develops after head trauma

Treatment Methods

01
Treatment of the underlying cause (especially stroke)
02
Intensive speech and language therapy in the early phase
03
Special techniques such as melodic intonation therapy
04
Constraint-induced language therapy
05
Alternative and augmentative communication tools
06
Family education and psychosocial support

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