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Tetanic syndrome questionnaire in stutterers.
H Chytilová1, J Pesák, L Steidl
1Neurological Clinic, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia.
Acta Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis Facultatis Medicae
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This study investigated tetanic syndrome symptoms in schoolchildren who stutter. Results indicate a significant prevalence of neurological and physical symptoms, suggesting a link between stuttering and tetanic syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Stuttering is a complex speech disorder affecting children.
- Tetanic syndrome is characterized by neuromuscular hyperexcitability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate clinical symptoms of tetanic syndrome in schoolchildren who stutter.
- To explore potential correlations between stuttering and tetanic syndrome indicators.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 32 schoolchildren with stuttering, averaging 14 years of age, was assessed.
- A questionnaire detailing 45 complaints related to tetanic syndrome was administered.
- Clinical examinations included Chvostek sign, ischemic tests, and hyperventilation tests.
Main Results:
- Headache, fatigue, anxiety, paresthesias, and limb hypothermia were reported by 30% of the participants.
- A positive Chvostek sign was observed in over 80% of the stuttering children.
- Positive results in ischemic and hyperventilation tests were noted in 60% of the group.
Conclusions:
- Schoolchildren who stutter exhibit a notable prevalence of symptoms associated with tetanic syndrome.
- Findings suggest a potential underlying link or comorbidity between stuttering and tetanic syndrome in this pediatric population.