Aphasia is a total or partial loss of the ability to use words. The loss may be caused by brain injury or disease. It's most often caused by a stroke that injures the brain's language center. Some people with aphasia recover quickly and completely after a stroke. Others may have permanent speech and language problems.
Speech problems can range from trouble finding words to being unable to speak at all.
Some people have problems understanding what others are saying or have trouble with reading, writing or math. In other cases, someone with aphasia may have trouble talking but can understand what others say perfectly. Each person's speech and language problem is unique. Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.