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Aphasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Head Injury

Any form of injury to your scalp, skull, or brain would be a possible cause of aphasia. This would range from a mild bruise or bump to a severe brain injury. These accidents cause some parts in the speech area of your brain to die, thus affecting your communication and speech. Some common head injuries include scalp wounds, skull fractures, and concussions. The treatments and consequences can vary a lot, depending on the causes and levels of severity. It could be difficult to assess how serious an injury just by looking, so make sure to visit your doctor as soon as possible. [3]