It affects all aspects of language, including reading, writing, talking, and comprehension.
How Common Is Post-Stroke Aphasia?
Broca’s aphasia is also called expressive aphasia or motor aphasia.
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Depression is common after a stroke, affecting between 30% and 60% of post-stroke individuals.
A person with Wernicke’s aphasia may use a lot of words but they don’t always make sense.
Nor do they always know it’s unclear.
Global aphasia affects all aspects of language, with some people unable to speak or communicate at all.
Aphasia after a stroke is common but a traumatic brain injury or brain infection can also cause aphasia.
Treatment may include speech-language therapy, medications, counseling, and mental health support.
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