Slurred speech can be caused by an issue in your brain and nervous system or from local facial nerves. It may be a sign of serious disease, like a stroke or multiple sclerosis, so it’s crucial to get medical care right away.

What Causes Slurred Speech?

Slurred speech can be caused by something as simple as lack of sleep—or as serious as a stroke. Here’s how to tell the difference.

6 Causes of Slurred Speech

Forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. However, forgetfulness can be a sign of a serious memory loss condition. Learn about the top 5 causes of forgetfulness.

Causes of Memory Loss and Forgetfulness | Your Symptoms Explained

Fainting, also called syncope, is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. It can be caused by something minor like a drop in blood pressure, or it can be a more serious issue like an abnormal heart rhythm.

Common Causes of Fainting

Know when to call the doctor or go to the ER.

Dizziness is a common symptom that may occur if you don’t eat or drink enough, take certain medications, or have an inner ear problem. It’s rarely a sign of something life-threatening, but there are serious heart and neurological problems that cause it.

Dizziness

If you get dizzy often, you may have an underlying condition that needs to be treated.

Apraxia is defined as difficulty performing tasks that require movement, like riding a bicycle. In apraxia, your brain is unable to formulate that plan effectively.

Apraxia: Adjusting to Life with Apraxia - Common Symptoms & Available Treatments

Understand your lightheadedness symptoms, including 8 causes & common questions.

Lightheadedness Symptoms, Causes & Common Questions

Reasons for your eyes rolling back while passing out may include orthostatic syncope, vasovagal syncope, or generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Read below for more information on causes of passing out and relief options.

Eyes Rolling Back While Passing Out Symptoms & Causes

Understand your involuntary movements symptoms, including 7 causes and common questions.

Involuntary Movements

The floating sensation or feeling unbalanced is often associated with vertigo or an inner ear infection that can cause imbalance. Other causes of a floating feeling include atrial fibrillation or temporomandibular joint dysfunction disorder. Read below for more information on causes and treatment options.

Imbalance or Floating Feeling Symptom, Causes & Questions

Buoy’s doctors have compiled helpful information and treatment options for neurologic conditions.

Neurologic

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