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People who experience apraxia may also experience additional symptoms of neurological damage, including:
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Aphasia. Aphasia is a loss of the ability to use and understand language. It is the result of damage to the part of the brain (usually the left side) that is associated with language. Some people describe aphasia as listening to a foreign language. Both aphasia and apraxia are common symptoms of a stroke.
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Ataxia. This inability to coordinate or control muscle movements may sometimes also occur in patients with apraxia.
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Seizures. Damage that causes apraxia may also trigger seizures. Seizures occur when the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain suddenly increase their activity, causing an electrical storm that can overwhelm the brain.
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Memory loss  and confusion. Apraxia that is a symptom of certain conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia or a traumatic brain injury, may be accompanied by some degree of memory loss and confusion. This may be temporary, permanent or degenerative.
In some cases, people who experience apraxia may experience weakness, numbness or tingling in their affected body parts. |