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Dysarthria is difficult, poorly articulated speech.
Aphasia is impaired expression or comprehension of written or spoken language. Dysarthria is occasionally confused with aphasia. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as quality, time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints.