How to treat stuttering

Under normal circumstances, stuttering may be caused by delayed neurological development of language, genetic factors, childhood language imitation, anxiety disorders, minor brain injuries, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and then improve symptoms under a doctor's guidance through general treatments, medications, and other methods. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Delayed Language-Related Neural Development: Slow development of the brain's language center can lead to a lack of synchronization between speech expression and thinking, resulting in speech disfluency. Speech therapy is required, such as practicing slow reading of short passages daily, controlling speaking rate sentence by sentence, combined with breathing exercises—maintaining steady breathing during speech—to gradually improve speech coordination.

2. Genetic Inheritance: If there are family members who stutter, the likelihood of inheriting related genes and developing stuttering symptoms increases. Early intervention is essential. Under the guidance of a professional speech therapist, patients should undergo pronunciation training to correct incorrect speaking habits. Family members should also avoid excessive focus on the stuttering, thereby reducing psychological stress on the individual.

3. Childhood Language Imitation: During language acquisition, children may imitate others who stutter, forming unhealthy speech habits. Parents should promptly correct such imitation behaviors, engage in frequent normal verbal interactions with the child, encourage them to speak slowly, and foster fluent language skills through storytelling, singing, and similar activities.

4. Anxiety Disorder: Prolonged mental tension and anxiety can cause muscle tightness during speech, triggering or worsening stuttering, often accompanied by emotional irritability and restlessness. Psychological counseling under medical supervision is necessary. Additionally, medications such as buspirone hydrochloride tablets, lorazepam tablets, or alprazolam tablets may be prescribed to alleviate anxiety.

5. Minor Brain Injury: Trauma or infection affecting the brain may damage neural pathways related to speech, impairing language function and causing stuttering. The primary injury should be treated first. Once the condition stabilizes, speech rehabilitation training—including oral muscle movement exercises and sentence fluency practice—should be initiated. Physical therapy may also be used when necessary to promote recovery of neurological function.

In daily life, a relaxed speaking environment should be created for the patient, avoiding pressure or criticism regarding speaking speed. Patients should be encouraged to participate more in social activities to gradually build confidence in verbal expression, while maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet.