Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome Symptom Guide

Aphasia

Aphasia is a language impairment that affects an individual's ability to produce or comprehend speech. It can also affect their ability to write and read. The condition is always related to a brain injury. In the case of opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome patients, aphasia is caused by brain inflammation. Some patients may have trouble articulating speech, a condition called dysarthria. There have been cases where patients completely lost their ability to speak or use language. Aphasia presents in a number of different ways, and the symptoms vary in severity. Patients may have trouble comprehending language, reading, or writing. They might not be able to follow instructions and may speak gibberish. It's common for patients to enunciate poorly, struggle to name objects, struggle to form words, and be unable to speak spontaneously. Patients also may not be able to repeat phrases, or they might persistently repeat one syllable or phrase.