Condition
Slurred Speech
Unclear or slurred speech caused by weakness or poor control of the muscles used for speaking, often after stroke or with neurological conditions.
Also called: dysarthria, weak speech muscles
Who Can Help with Slurred Speech?
- Speech-Language Pathologists
A licensed therapist who treats speech, language, voice, stuttering and swallowing problems in children and adults.
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
Where Practices List Slurred Speech
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Las Vegas, NV (83)
- Fayetteville, NC (69)
- Huntington Beach, CA (61)
- Portland, OR (19)
- Salem, OR (18)
- Phoenix, AZ (16)
- Myrtle Beach, SC (14)
- Fairbanks, AK (11)
- Houston, TX (10)
- Reno, NV (10)
- Tampa, FL (10)
- Lake Havasu City, AZ (7)
- Washington, DC (7)
- Miami, FL (5)
- Atlanta, GA (4)
- Riverside, CA (4)
- Cincinnati, OH (3)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about slurred speech and what is right for you.