People who stutter know what they want to say, but find it difficult to express it. For instance, they may repeat or prolong a word, syllable, or phrase, or stop speaking and make no sound for certain syllables. Stuttering is also known as stammering or childhood-onset fluency disorder.
Young children may stutter when their speech and language abilities aren’t developed enough to keep up with what they want to say, which is a common occurrence among young children as a normal part of learning to speak. Most children outgrow this developmental stuttering.
Stuttering can affect one’s self-esteem and social interactions if it is a chronic condition that lasts into adulthood, though this is not always the case.
Consult your physician or a speech-language pathologist, or look for a program designed to treat adult stuttering, if you’re an adult who stutters and it affects your self-esteem, career, or relationships, or causes you stress or anxiety.
After a thorough evaluation by a speech-language pathologist, a decision about the best treatment approach can be made for children and adults who stutter, and may include therapies like speech therapy, psychological counseling, or using electronic devices to improve speech patterns.
The underlying causes of persistent stuttering are still being investigated by researchers, but it’s possible that a number of variables are at play.
Abnormalities in speech motor control.Timing, sensory, and motor coordination issues may be related to abnormalities in speech motor control, according to some evidence.
Genetics.It appears that inherited (genetic) abnormalities in the language centers of the brain can cause stuttering, which is a condition that tends to run in families.
Medical conditions.A stroke, head injury, or another type of brain damage can occasionally cause stuttering.
Mental health problems.Stuttering can occasionally, inexplicably, result from emotional trauma.
SymptomsThe following are examples of stammering symptoms:
A word, sentence, or phrase that is difficult to begin
Extending a word or a word’s sounds
Repeating a word, syllable, or sound
A word that has been broken or has a brief pause for a particular syllable.
If there will be trouble moving on to the next word, add extra words like “um.”
Excessive tightness, tension, or facial or upper body movement when uttering a word
· Anxiety about talking
Insufficient communication skills
Stuttering may be accompanied by one or more of the following:
· Rapid eye blinks
Lip and jaw trembling
· Facial tics
· Head jerks
· Clenching fists
For those who stutter, situations like speaking in front of a group or talking on the phone can be particularly challenging. Stuttering may be exacerbated by emotions such as excitement, fatigue, or stress, as well as by feelings of self-consciousness, hurriedness, or pressure.
The majority of stutterers, however, can speak normally when they sing or speak aloud to another person or to themselves.
Stuttering is more likely to occur when there are certain risk factors present.
Having relatives who stutter.There is a familial tendency for stuttering.
Delayed childhood development.A child’s likelihood of stuttering may increase if they have other speech issues or developmental delays.
Being male.Stuttering is much more common in men than it is in women.
Stress.Existing stuttering can get worse under pressure from family stress, strict parents, or other factors.
Complications– Stuttering can lead to:
· Low self-esteem
· Problems communicating with others
Avoiding situations where speaking is necessary or not speaking
Loss of participation in society, academic success, and employment
· Being bullied or teased
Having social anxiety disorder or experiencing anxiety in social situations
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homoeopathic remedies are effective in treating stammering because they are natural, safe, and have no side effects. The right medication is chosen after careful consideration of each patient.
STRAMONIUM 200-One of the best treatments for stammering is stramonium, which is used when a person must strain for a long time before uttering a word, when the words seem to shoot out harshly, when there are facial contortions, tics, and a generally aggressive nature, among other symptoms.
CAUSTICUM 200Causticum may be associated with hoarseness, chronic clearing of the throat, and twitches of the face, particularly on the right side. There may also be vocal chord paralysis. It is indicated for stramonium when a person is mentally or emotionally excited. It is also helpful for stammering from paralytic condition of tongue.
HYOSCYAMUS NIGER 200When Stramonium doesn’t work, try Hyoscyamus instead. It’s recommended when the patient has doubts about his ability to speak clearly.
CALCAREA CARB. 1000When stammering with a large, heavy, and hard palate occurs, calcium carb. is typically prescribed.
LACHESIS 200-Lachesis is a treatment for stammering that works well, and it is suggested when a speaker stumbles over a few particular letters.
LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 200One of the best homeopathic treatments for stammering, Lycopodium also works wonders for people who have poor memories, sluggish sleep, a lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem, and fear of public speaking.
SPIGELIA 30A patient with spigelos repeats the first syllable of a sentence three to four times before moving on to the next part of the sentence. Spigelos is another effective medication for stammering.
BUFO RANA 200If you stammer because you’re angry beyond belief, this is a sign of bufo ranna.
BOVISTA 200Bovista is uniquely suited to treat children’s and elderly women’s stammering.
MERCURIUS 30—Mercurius is prescribed when there is general hesitancy, lack of confidence, and shyness. It is effective for stammering that results from hesitancy, as well as when there is trembling of the mouth and tongue, overexcitement, hurriedness, and embarrassment.
SELENIUM 200– Stuttering, which may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, is treated with selenium when the person speaks incorrectly, pronounces the wrong syllables, or has trouble articulating some words.
LAC CANINUM 200When a person starts to stammer when he talks quickly, lac caninum is prescribed because it works best for the condition.
STAPHYSAGRIA 200Another effective treatment for stuttering that manifests when speaking to strangers is staphysagria.
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