What is stuttering?
Stuttering is a disorder in which speech is involuntarily interrupted by hesitations, repetitions, and spasms of the muscles involved in breathing or vocalization. It may occur as a developmental condition in childhood or as an acquired disorder associated with brain conditions.
How do members experience stuttering?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with stuttering*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for stuttering*
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Who has stuttering on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 18 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | |
| Female | 18 |
Talk to people with stuttering
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