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Understanding Sudden Speech Loss and Stuttering
Neurological Disorders
Consultation #52379
110 days ago
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Understanding Sudden Speech Loss and Stuttering - #52379

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A normal person suddenly lost her speech and been stuttering now. She didn't have a stroke but just began stuttering for almost six years now. Visits to the doctors confirm that nothing is wrong with her. What could be the roblem here?

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
110 days ago
5

Don’t worry take Vachachurna 1tsp with honey Brahmi vati 1tab 2times after food Saraswatarishta 20ml equal quantity of water after food Shankha Pushpi syrup 20ml after food Aviod oily spicy food meat u ll get results


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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
109 days ago
5

This is a typical condition caussed due to agrivation of vatta which can be traumatic or some psycological condition as you mentioned there is no other pathological cause. Follow this regime and make minor lifestyle changes which may help to recover. Some regime you should follow ??Do’s:?? Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible) Include ragi millet, black eyed pea, rajgira, soya, tofu as vegetarian source of protein and egg as non vegetarian source ???Yoga??? Virabhadrasana Trikonasana Vrukshasan Prasavkonasan Bhujangasan Balasan Shavanasan ???Pranayam??? Anulom Vilom Bhastrika Kapalbhati ?Dont’s:? Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. ??Medication?? Vacha churna Half tsp twith half tsp honey thrice a day Brahmi ghritam 3 tsp in the whole day include with meals Tab. Manasmitra vatak 1 tab twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food Panchendriya vardhan tailam 2 drops in both nostrils early in the morning. Brahmi Tailam Head massage daily.


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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
109 days ago
5

Hello, In Ayurveda, speech is governed by -Vata dosha (especially prana vata and udana vata) -Manovaha srotas (mind channels) -Majja dhatu (nervous tissue ) Likely Ayurvedic diagnosis This condition can be correlated with -Vata vyadhi (neurological disorder due to vata imbalance) -Vak stambha/ vak vikar (speech impairment) -manasika vikar (psychogenic origin) If doctors found no physical cause, this strongly suggests -functioal / psychogenic speech disorder -triggered by sudden emotional shock, trauma, anxiety, or suppressed stress Overtime, this becomes chronic due to vata aggravation + neural pattern fixation Possible root causes -sudden mental trauma/fear/shock -chronic anxiety or suppressed emotions -overthinking + nervous system instability -Vata aggravating lifestyle = irregular sleep, excess talking/thinking, dry/light diet Treatment goals -normalize vata dosha -strengthen nervous system -improve speech coordination -calm mind and emotional centres -re-train speech pathways gently Internal medication 1) Brain tonics -Brahmi ghrita= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning =improves speech , memory, neural coordination -Kalyanaka ghrita= 1 tsp daily =best for psychogenic, speech disorders 2) Nervine strentheners -Ashwagandha lehyam= 1 tsp twice daily after meals =reduces anxiety, strengthens nerves -Saraswatarishtam= 20 ml with equal water after meals =classic for speech disorders and stammering 3) Vata balancing -Dhanwantaram kashaya= 20ml + equal water twice daily after meals = for long term vata imbalance External therapies 1) Oil massage=daily with ksheerbala taila followed by warm bath 2)Nasya= instill 2 drops of ksheerbala taila in each nostril daily morning = improves brain speech coordination 3) Head massage daily Yoga and pranayam -nadi sodhana= 10 min -bhramari= excellent for speech -ujjayi breathing Yoga -vajrasana -padmasana -sarvangasana -matsyasana Speech practices (very important0 Slow chanting -OM -AUM -Mantra like Gayatri =Helps rewire speech rhythm Diet -warm, soft , oily foods -ghee very important -milk -almonds soaked -dates Avoid -dry, cold food -excess tea, coffee -fast food -skipping meals Home remedies -Ghee + black pepper small pinch= morning on empty stomach -Chewing licorrice stick= improves voice clarity -Warm milk + turmeric at night= calms nervous system Since this has persisted for 6 years , this is -not structural damage -more of neuro psychological + vata imbalance pattern Which means -reversible with consistent therapy -but requires patience 3-6 months minimum This condition is not hopeless. In Ayurveda, such disorders respond well when -vata is controlled -mind is calmed -spech is retrained gradualy The key is combining internal medicines + external therapy + breathing + speech practice Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you


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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
100 days ago
5

Start with Vaccha churan 1/2 tsp. -0- 1/2tsp. After food with water. Brahmi capsules 1-0-1 after food with water Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril twice daily. Ashwagandha lehyam 0-0-1tsp after dinner with water Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins twice daily. Some of the medication recommended you can buy here with the attached prescription, you will get 10% discount for the medicines


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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
110 days ago
5

–This type of stuttering isn’t caused by physical damage to the brain. It often appears suddenly in adulthood, which is unusual for typical stuttering. It’s usually linked to psychological factors like: Trauma Chronic stress Anxiety Emotional shock The person is not “faking it” — the symptoms are real, but the origin is psychological. —Medicines Brahmi Vati – 1 tab BD Saraswatarishta – 15 ml BD with water Ashwagandha Churna – 3 gm HS with milk Kalyanaka Ghrita – 10 ml empty stomach (morning) — Panchakarma Nasya – daily for 14 days Shirodhara – 7 days Taila Basti –7 days —Advice Warm, unctuous diet Pranayama & stress control


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Dr. Raghuveer SN
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
110 days ago
5

Namaste, A situation where a previously normal person suddenly develops speech difficulty and long-term stuttering, with no structural problem found in medical tests, usually points towards functional or nervous system imbalance, rather than a visible disease. In Ayurveda, this can be understood as vata disturbance affecting speech and nervous coordination, often influenced by mental or emotional factors. Possible reasons in such cases include: Sudden stress, shock, or emotional trauma (even if not obvious) Nervous system imbalance affecting coordination of speech Long-term anxiety or suppressed emotions Habitual speech pattern changes over time Since all medical tests are normal, it suggests that the structure is fine, but the function is disturbed. The focus should be on calming the nervous system, improving coordination, and reducing mental stress. Maintain a stable daily routine. Ensure proper sleep and avoid overstimulation (excess screen time, stress, irregular habits). Gentle breathing practices and relaxation techniques can help. Ayurvedic medicines with dose and timing: Brahmi Ghrita – 1 teaspoon at bedtime with warm milk Ashwagandha Churna – 1 teaspoon in the evening with warm milk Saraswatarishta – 15 ml with equal water, twice daily after food These are traditionally used to support brain function, calm the mind, and improve speech coordination when used consistently. Additional support: Regular speech therapy is very important in such cases — combining it with Ayurvedic support gives better results. Improvement may be gradual, as this is a long-standing condition, but with consistent effort, speech clarity can improve over time. Consultation can help tailor this further to your needs.


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Dr. Jatin Kumar Sharma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
110 days ago
5

Hi Well speech is related nervic function only And if there is issue then most probably nerve is affected there might be blockage You can take Vacha churna -1/2 tsp BD with honey ask the patient to lick it with tongue Speech therapy is to be given Akarkara churna -1/4 tsp with honey only Saraswatarishta-15 ml BD Vishtinduk vati 1 BD For 1 month then leave vishtinduk vati Regular speech therapy is must to do


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Dr. Khushboo
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
110 days ago
5

Okay the condition you tell us about the loss followed by chronic stuttering without organic neurological damage it is point towards the vata nanatmaja Vikar it affects Udanavaha srotasa we say it as vak-sanga So you have cleared structure issue so our focus is to pacify Udaan and pran Vayu and strengthening your nervous system 1) Saraswatarishtam- 15 ml after food twice daily with equal water 2) Kalyanka ghritam-1 teaspoon early morning on empty stomach With warm water 3) manasamrita vattakam -1 tablet before bed with warm milk or Saraswatarishta 4) balarishtam- 15 ml mix with saraswatarishtam after food 5) ksheerbala (101 )capsule -1 capsule twice daily before food Include warm freshly cooked and oily (unctuous)food Use cow ghee aur Sa Samay oil in cooking soaked Almonds walnut milk Avoid cold drink dry crunches snacks excessive use of pungent or bitter spices practice Pranayam daily regular head massage with Brahmi oil


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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
109 days ago
5

dont worry you can give tab mansmitra vatikam 1-0-1 do nasya with bramhi ghurth 5 ml at empty stomch at mornig


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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
109 days ago
5

1.Brahmi vati 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashwagandha capsules 2 cap twice daily with water after meals 3.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Shankhapushi syrup 10 ml twice daily with 10 ml water after meals 5.Vacha churna 1/3 tsp twice daily with honey after meals Supportive Practices----- - Nasya therapy: Daily instillation of 2 drops of Anu Taila in each nostril to nourish brain pathways. - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari (humming bee breath) are especially supportive for speech clarity. - Speech therapy + Ayurveda: Combining gentle speech exercises with Ayurvedic support often yields better results. - Diet: Warm, unctuous foods (ghee, milk, mung dal, dates). Avoid dry, cold, and excessively spicy foods that aggravate Vata.


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