Causes of Stuttering

Triggers list for Stuttering: The list of triggers mentioned in source as possible causal factors for Stuttering includes:

• Excitement - many people stutter when they get excited.
• Embarrassment
• Anxiety
• Public speaking
• Relaxation - some types of worse when relaxed

Underlying condition causes of Stuttering: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Stuttering) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Stuttering includes:

• Some possible causes of childhood stuttering:
  • Major stress at home
  • Excitement
  • Anxiety
  • Performance anxiety
  • Hearing impairment - may contribute.
  • Deafness
• Some other causes of new onset of stuttering:
  • TIA
  • Stroke
  • Head injury
  • Brain infection
  • Encephalitis

Stuttering as a symptom: Conditions listing Stuttering as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Stuttering. The list of conditions listing Stuttering as a symptom in our database includes:

• Parkinson's Disease
• Stuttering

Related information for causes of Stuttering: Further relevant information on causes of Stuttering may be found in the risk factors for Stuttering and underlying causes of Stuttering.
Last revision: Nov 3, 2003

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