Aphasia (Gr. A - Negative Prefix, Fasis - Speech)

Aphasia (Gr. A - Negative Prefix, Fasis - Speech)

Aphasia is the inability to recognize certain types of symbols (for example, elements of writing or speech) due to damage to certain brain centers.

In aphasia, the processes of speech production and perception are disrupted. A person with aphasia may have difficulty finding the right words, understanding spoken language, or reading and writing.

The causes of aphasia vary, most often due to a stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or neurodegenerative disease.

Depending on the location of the lesion, several forms of aphasia are distinguished - motor, sensory, amnestic, etc. Each is characterized by its own symptoms.

Treatment of aphasia includes drug therapy and speech therapy sessions that help restore speech skills. The prognosis depends on the form and severity of aphasia.