Answer #1:
What is slurred speech? Slurred speech is a symptom characterized by the poor pronunciation of words, mumbling, or a change in speed or rhythm during talking. The medical term for slurred speech is dysarthria. Slurred speech may develop slowly over time or follow a single incident.
Answer #2:
Dysarthria often causes slurred or slow speech that can be difficult to understand. Common causes of dysarthria include nervous system disorders and conditions that cause facial paralysis or tongue or throat muscle weakness. Certain medications also can cause dysarthria.
