(R47) Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

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189 325 in individuals diagnosis speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified confirmed
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2 676 deaths with diagnosis speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

Diagnosis speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified is diagnosed Men are 16.00% more likely than Women

109 804

Men receive the diagnosis speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

2 676 (2.4 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

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Risk Group for the Disease speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 5-9

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified - what does this mean

Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified, occur when there is a disruption in the normal motor or sensory pathways of the brain involved in speech production. this can be caused by a wide range of neurological and medical conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, developmental delays, and genetic disorders.

What happens during the disease - speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified, are a group of disorders that are caused by a variety of underlying physiological, neurological, and psychological factors. these can include structural abnormalities in the brain, damage to the language pathways, hearing impairment, cognitive deficits, and psychological trauma. in some cases, the cause of the speech disturbance is unknown. treatment typically involves a combination of speech therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Conduct a medical history and physical exam
  • Evaluate the patient's speech patterns
  • Administer speech and language tests
  • Perform imaging studies, such as an MRI or CT scan
  • Order genetic testing, if necessary
  • Refer the patient to a speech-language pathologist for further assessment and treatment

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To treat speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
  • Speech therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Articulation therapy
  • Voice therapy
  • Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  • Oral-motor therapy
  • Fluency therapy
  • Pragmatic language therapy
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10 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified - Prevention

Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified, can be prevented by taking measures to reduce stress, avoiding exposure to environmental toxins, seeking treatment for any underlying medical conditions, and receiving speech therapy to improve communication skills.

Specified forms of the disease

(R47.0) Dysphasia and aphasia
(R47.1) Dysarthria and anarthria
(R47.8) Other and unspecified speech disturbances