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What Causes The Difficulty In Completing A Sentence While Speaking?
Question: For the past 8 or 9 months I have a problem finishing a sentence. The words get
stammered and I can't finish. It must be obvious to my children & friends but no one
has said anything. We just change the subject and go on. I worry that it could be the
start of something like dementia.
stammered and I can't finish. It must be obvious to my children & friends but no one
has said anything. We just change the subject and go on. I worry that it could be the
start of something like dementia.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This may indicate a neurological problem. What you need to do is visit a neurologist for a full physical and neurological exam. This will include a dementia screening tool such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. You may also need imaging such as an MRI of the brain. This diagnostic workup will help uncover the reason for your difficulty finishing sentences.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This may indicate a neurological problem. What you need to do is visit a neurologist for a full physical and neurological exam. This will include a dementia screening tool such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. You may also need imaging such as an MRI of the brain. This diagnostic workup will help uncover the reason for your difficulty finishing sentences.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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