10 Huntington's Disease Symptoms
7. Difficulty Speaking
Dysarthria is a speech disorder that is characterized by weakness of the muscles involved in speaking. It is a non-specific symptom that can be seen in many conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and myasthenia gravis to name a few. Depending on the degree of weakness seen in the muscles, it can manifest as slurred speech or even an abnormal tone during talking.
Many patients suffering from Huntington’s disease develop dysarthria at some point in their disease. It can cause them to drag words, speak slowly, or even change the tone of their speech. It can be a frustrating situation that causes a person to isolate themselves from people to avoid speaking in public.
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