Dysarthria is when you have difficulty saying words because of
problems with the muscles that help you talk. Impairment of
speech; Slurred speech; Speech disorders - dysarthria Causes,
incidence, and risk factors In a person with dysarthria, a
nerve, brain, or muscle disorder makes it difficult to use or
control the muscles of the mouth, tongue, larynx, or vocal
cords, which make speech. The muscles may be weak or completely
paralyzed, or it may be difficult for the muscles to work
together. Dysarthria may be the result of brain damage due to:
Dysarthria may result from damage to the nerves that supply the
muscles that help you talk, or to the muscles themselves from: -
Face or neck trauma - Surgery for head and neck cancer, such as
partial or total removal of the tongue or voice box Dysarthria
may be caused by diseases that affect nerves and muscles
(neuromuscular diseases): Other causes may include: - Alcohol
intoxication - Poorly fitting dentures - Side effects of
medications that act on the central nervou