Aphasia
Original Editor - Cindy John-Chu
Top Contributors - Cindy John-Chu, Niha Mulla, Shaimaa Eldib, Kim Jackson, Candace Goh, Rucha Gadgil, Chelsea Mclene and Pacifique Dusabeyezu
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Aphasia is a condition that results from damage to areas of the brain responsible for language, which for most people is located in the left hemisphere of the brain. It usually follows brain injuries such as: stroke, traumatic brain injury, a tumour or progressive neurological disease[1].
Causes of Aphasia[edit | edit source]
Aphasia can occur from a number of brain injuries such as:
- Stroke
- Severe blows to the head
- Tumours
- Gunshot wounds
- Brain infections
- Progressive neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease[1]
Types of Aphasia[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Aphasia. Available from: https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/aphasia (accessed 28 July, 2021)
