Overview
Primary progressive aphasia mainly affects speaking, understanding, reading and writing in the early stages. Other thinking skills are affected later.
Symptoms
- Difficulty finding words
- Slow or hesitant speech
- Difficulty understanding words or sentences
- Problems with grammar
- Difficulty reading or writing
Causes and risk factors
It is caused by degeneration of the language areas of the brain, often due to frontotemporal dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis uses language and memory assessments, brain MRI and sometimes PET scans.
Treatment
There is no cure. Speech and language therapy, communication aids and support for families help.
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if you or a family member are having increasing difficulty with words or language.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
