Broca's Aphasia in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Broca's aphasia, also known as expressive aphasia, is a language disorder characterized by significant difficulties in speech production. Named after French physician Pierre Paul Broca, this condition typically results from damage to the Broca's area in the frontal lobe of the brain's dominant hemisphere. Individuals with Broca's aphasia often struggle to form complete sentences and may speak in short, fragmented phrases, a pattern sometimes referred to as "telegraphic speech."

While speech production is severely impaired, people with Broca's aphasia generally maintain good comprehension of spoken language. They understand what others say but find it challenging to articulate their own thoughts. This condition can also affect writing ability. Broca's aphasia is often caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, or brain tumors affecting the language centers of the brain. The severity can vary, and recovery often involves extensive speech therapy and rehabilitation.