Sudden slurred speech in the elderly

The sudden appearance of slurred speech in the elderly, consider the possibility of acute cerebrovascular disease, such as acute cerebral infarction or cerebral hemorrhage, etc.. Patients suddenly appear slurred speech, need to go to the hospital in time to improve the cranial CT or magnetic resonance examination, combined with the patient’s clinical symptoms such as slurred speech, numbness or weakness of the limbs, a comprehensive determination of the patient’s disease, clear diagnosis after timely symptomatic treatment. Early cerebrovascular disease patients are prone to repeated aggravation of symptoms, patients should pay attention to rest and drink more water without choking.