Signs Of Tardive Dyskinesia

Difficulty Speaking

Dyskinesia can lead to difficulty speaking. One of the most common types of tardive dyskinesia is orofacial dyskinesia, which causes uncontrolled movements in the affected individual's facial muscles. The most commonly affected muscles are the tongue, jaw, and lips. When individuals are experiencing uncontrolled movements of these muscles, it's difficult for them to form clear speech. If their tongue is sticking out, they can't use it to form sounds. If their lips are puckering or smacking together repeatedly, they can't shape words properly. Speech may be interrupted, slurred, or difficult for others to understand. Patients might also chew on nothing and make involuntary grunting noises.

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