INFORMATION ON ACQUIRED EPILEPTIFORM APHASIA

Acquired epileptiform aphasia may be defined as the language disorder which results due to damage to portions of the brain that are responsible for language. These are located on the left side (hemisphere) of the brain.

CAUSES OF ACQUIRED EPILEPTIFORM APHASIA

The main factors which leads to the development of acquired epileptiform aphasia are:-

1. Damage to one or more of the language areas of the brain.
2. Stroke.
3. Severe blows to the head.
4. Brain tumors.
5. Brain infections.

SYMPTOMS OF ACQUIRED EPILEPTIFORM APHASIA

Childrens with acquired epileptiform aphasia develop normally but then lose their language skills for no particular reason.

DIAGNOSIS OF ACQUIRED EPILEPTIFORM APHASIA

Generally neurologists perform tests that require the individual to follow commands, answer questions, name objects, and converse. If the neurologists suspect’s aphasia, the individual is often referred to a comprehensive examination of the person's ability to understand speak, read, and write.

TREATMENT OF ACQUIRED EPILEPTIFORM APHASIA

Treatment of acquired epileptiform aphasia usually consists of medications, such as anticonvulsants and corticosteroids in addition to speech therapy. A controversial treatment option involves a surgical technique called multiple subpial transection in which the pathways of abnormal electrical brain activity are severed.