Actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with aphasia and will step away from his lifelong career that spawned hits from “Die Hard” to “Pulp Fiction,” his family announced in a statement on Wednesday.
“suddenly” from a stroke or head injury. However, it can also come from a brain tumor or a degenerative disease., and more incomplete sentences, and may not make sense while talking, according to WebMD. They also may say words that do not seem to make sense, and lose their ability to write clearly. Aphasia does not affect the patient’s intelligence, only their ability to express themselves, the site said.There are several different “patterns” of aphasia, the Mayo Clinic notes.
If damage to a patient’s brain is mild, a person can recover their communication skills without treatment after being diagnosed with aphasia, the Mayo Clinic says. Medications are also being studied to see if they can help aphasia patients recover.With therapy, many patients can rebuild their speech skills. However, if symptoms last
following a stroke, a complete rebuild of skills is unlikely, according to the National Aphasia Association.
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