PPA is caused by degeneration in the parts of the brain that are responsible for speech and language. PPA begins very gradually and initially is experienced as difficulty thinking of common words while speaking or writing. PPA progressively worsens to the point where verbal communication by any means is very difficult.

What causes aphasia?

Aphasia is caused by damage to the language-dominant side of the brain, usually the left side, and may be brought on by: Stroke. Head injury. Brain tumor.

What is transient aphasia?

Transient expressive aphasia is a special form of aphasia that can occur when someone travels to a high altitude. When our bodies are not acclimated to breathing at higher altitudes, breathing lower levels of oxygen in the air can create an electrical disruption in the brain.

Is aphasia and dysphasia the same?

Some people may refer to aphasia as dysphasia. Aphasia is the medical term for full loss of language, while dysphasia stands for partial loss of language. The word aphasia is now commonly used to describe both conditions.

Is word finding difficulty normal?

It is normal for word-finding problems to increase as we age. It is normal for us to be slower in processing information as we age. An increase in “tips of the tongue” is evident as early as the mid-thirties. The length of time before the missing word is recalled also increases with age.

Can dysphasia be cured?

Treatment for Dysphasia A speech-language pathologist can help create strategies and exercises to remember words. Treatment sessions can be one-on-one or in a group. Sometimes, dysphasia improves on its own without treatment.

What does it mean if you mix up words?

A ‘spoonerism’ is when a speaker accidentally mixes up the initial sounds or letters of two words in a phrase. The result is usually humorous.