Aphasia is a condition in which some or all of the language skills such as speaking, listening, reading and writing are lost due to impairment of the language center in the left cerebral hemisphere. A state in which people can understand but cannot speak is called motor aphasia, and a state in which language function is completely lost is called perceptual aphasia. Learn more about aphasia with the experts at Hidak.
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Q. Are autism, schizophrenia, and aphasia similar diseases?
Autism is called Autism Spectrum Disorder, and by definition, it can be defined as ‘a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by qualitative disturbances in social interaction, disturbances in verbal and non-verbal communication, stereotyped behaviors, and limitations in the range of interests and interests’ as the main problems. there is. Autism Spectrum Disorder is characterized by a lack or lack of ability to interact with others and to understand from the other’s point of view (locked in in one’s own world) and manifests from an early age.
In the case of schizophrenia, it may seem similar to autism spectrum disorder because it is often trapped in one’s own world. It is accompanied by deterioration, and symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations are characteristic.
Aphasia refers to the inability to understand and express language due to brain disease or damage. It is commonly seen in cases of dementia or cerebral infarction.
– Hidak Department of Mental Health Counseling Doctor Kyung-ho Han (Top Mental Health Clinic)
Q. I want to say something, but it doesn’t come out of my mouth. Is it aphasia?
Aphasia is a condition in which thoughts cannot be expressed verbally even when trying to speak. If you are able to speak, but do not come out of your mouth, it is better to think of it as a cause of interpersonal problems due to depression or anxiety.
Symptoms such as depression or anxiety often stem from entitlement when identity is not clear. Since the negative perception of oneself comes from the distorted experiences of interpersonal relationships in childhood, we need to objectively get out of the current view of ourselves. We recommend that you see a professional who provides in-depth psychological counseling.
-Bae Seong-beom, a counselor in the Department of Psychiatry at Hidak
Q. What is the difference between selective aphasia and aphasia?
Selective mutism refers to being able to speak and being able to understand, but not speaking for psychological reasons, depending on a person, place, or situation. It is mainly found in young children. On the other hand, aphasia refers to loss of language ability due to damage to the brain regions related to reading, writing, listening, speaking, and repeating without abnormalities in the vocal organs and auditory organs due to problems such as dementia, cerebral hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction.
– Hidak Department of Mental Health Counseling Doctor Kyung-ho Han (Top Mental Health Clinic)
Q. I have aphasia with severe headache.
Headache refers to pain and paresthesia in the head. It is a very common symptom, and everyone will experience it at least once in their lifetime. Most are primary headaches that can be controlled with analgesics and have very brief symptoms. However, if it cannot be controlled even with painkillers, and the symptoms persist for a long time and are accompanied by neurological symptoms such as aphasia, dizziness, and paresthesia, you must consult a neurologist.
– Hidak Neurology Consulting Doctor Jong-moon Lee (Lee Jong-moon Neurology Clinic)
* This article has been reconstructed from a Hidak expert’s answer.
Help = Hidak Counseling Doctor Kyung-ho Han (Psychiatric Specialist, Top Mental Health Clinic), Hidak Counseling Doctor Seong-beom Bae (Psychiatrician), Hidak Counseling Doctor Jong-moon Lee (Neurologist Lee Jong-moon Neurology Clinic)
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