Aphasia associated with anomie – Difficulty in naming objects and people

Description of aphasia associated with anomie

In the presence of this disease is difficult for people to remember the names of objects and people's names. This type of aphasia is a violation of speech. Aphasia associated with susceptible anomiiey treatment.

Causes of aphasia associated with anomie

Anomie is caused by damage to areas of the brain, associated with speech. It can cause brain damage:

• Stroke (the most common reason);
• Traumatic head injury;
• Encephaloma;
• Brain infection;
• Imbecility;
• Other diseases of the brain.

Risk factors

Factors, which increase the likelihood of aphasia associated with anomie:

• The risk for stroke or dementia;
• Having last transient ischemic attacks (TIA);
• Age: Intermediate and Senior (It is more common in older people).

Symptoms associated with aphasia anomie

These symptoms may be caused by other diseases. You must inform your doctor, When hard to recall the right word, or have difficulty with writing. For Example, instead of, to use the right word, used ambiguous or vague expression, such as:

• Using general descriptions instead of the specific features: “place to sleep” instead “bedroom”;
• Function Description items: “the thing, which go” instead “car”.

In most cases, reading and understanding of speech are normal.

Diagnosis of aphasia associated with anomie

The doctor asks about the symptoms and medical history, and performs a physical exam, and may conduct a neurological examination, to check brain function. assays include:

• inspection muscles, used in speech;
• Tests for the assessment of language skills, eg, identification of objects, definitions of words, and writing;
• CT scan – to make pictures of structures inside the head;
• MRT – test, which uses magnetic waves, to make pictures of structures inside the head;
• Electroencephalogram (EEG) – recording of brain activity by measuring the electric current, passing through the brain (It can be carried out in certain situations).

The patient may be referred to a neurologist – skilled in diseases of the nervous system.

Treatment of aphasia associated with anomie

Treatment involves the following procedures:

Speech-Language Therapy

A speech therapist helps the patient:

• Keep the existing language skills;
• Try to recover the lost;
• It teaches the patient new methods of communication.

Therapy may occur alone or in groups. Treatment may include:

• The use of cards with pictures and words, to help name objects;
• Repetition of words for fixing in the memory;
• Working with computer programs, to improve speech, hearing, reading and writing.

Family care and counseling

The patient learns, how to apply the lessons of speech therapy in life. Counseling can help to adjust to returning home. A speech therapist can also help the family learn the best ways to communicate.

Prevention of aphasia associated with anomie

The effects of stroke are a common cause of aphasia, therefore it is necessary to observe the following recommendations, to help prevent stroke:

• Exercise regularly;
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables;
• Reduce the amount of salt and fat in the diet;
• You must quit smoking;
• Moderate drinking alcohol;
• Maintain a healthy weight;
• Monitor blood pressure;
• Ask the doctor, whether to take low-dose aspirin;
• To treat and control chronic diseases, such as diabetes;
• If there are signs of stroke immediately seek help.