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What is Echolalia? – Symptoms, Causes and Ayurvedic Treatment

Posted on the 13 July 2023 by Dr Vikram Chauhan @Planetayurveda9

Abstract

Every person has their unique identity and this makes them unique in a number of properties such as their personality, way of talking, way of addressing and various other personality traits. This is often said that a person's words affect the relationships and the way of communication can be a remedy as well can hurt a person in the deepest heart. Therefore, this is the importance of talking. Sometimes, in some people the ability or proper talking is hampered. This can be due to birth defects and can be later acquired due to habits and some physical or neurological injury or a major stress/incident can lead to improper way of speaking or repeating the words after hearing/listening to them. Echolalia is one of such conditions that is characterised by repeating the same thing a person has heard. In the text below, we shall discuss the condition of Echolalia in detail and its management in the contemporary system of medicine and in the traditional system of medicine as well. Let's discuss!

Introduction

Echolalia is the reiteration or reverberating of words or sounds that one hears another person say. It is a significant stage for language advancement in children.‌ Echolalia can exist as a conditio alone and can also indicate another pathology undergoing. Echolalia can likewise be an indication of chemical imbalance or formative handicap in youngsters or neurological issues in grown-ups. These incorporate a stroke or mental problems like Tourette's disorder. This condition can be compared with vata imbalance, beej dushti and aaghat janya character. Now let's see the causes, classification, features, management and ayurvedic aspect of the condition of Echolalia.

Causes of Echolalia

  • Head injury or trauma
  • Confusion or delirium
  • Dementia or memory loss
  • Brain tissue inflammation or encephalitis
  • Damage to left hemisphere, particularly the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere
  • Echolalia exists in aphasia, schizophrenia, dementia, epilepsy, catatonia, cerebral infarction.
  • Other disorders that can have echolalia as a symptom include Pick's disease, corticobasal degeneration, pervasive developmental disorder, progressive supranuclear palsy, frontotemporal dementia.
  • Echolalia is common in transcortical sensory aphasia.

Signs and symptoms

  • Delayed or immediate repetition of phrases and noises after hearing it right away.
  • Frustration during conversations
  • Muteness
  • Depression
  • Irritability

Types of Echolalia

  • Immediate echolalia : When the repetition of the words right away just after listening or hearing. A slight delay can be seen.
  • Delayed echolalia : The repetition usually occurs hours or days after hearing them. Normally this is found in persons with autism spectrum disorders.

Investigations of Echolalia

    History of the symptoms usually indicates the condition.

Differential diagnosis

Management of Echolalia

  • Speech therapy
  • Medications such as SSRIs (serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and antidepressants.

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Echolalia

  • Ayurveda is a life science that deals with every health condition and explains the way of living in every season and day to day. Ayurveda helps in almost every condition or makes the life quality of a person better in serious health conditions.
  • Words of a person are very important that can impact the relationship between two persons. Words can either positively or negatively impact the subject. Usually a child learns to speak from their caretakers. There are conditions that can adversely hamper or alter the speech or talking ability of a person. In Ayurveda, Udana vata, a subtype of Vata dosha, is responsible for the speech. Vata dosha is responsible for all neurological functions including speech.
  • Echolalia, an essential or compulsive repeating of the words, is a condition that can have various causes. This all can be related with the udana vata dushti. Though the condition can be due to injury, mental issues or any other factor but vitiation of vata dosha is constant in all of them because speech is a function of vata dosha and vitiation of the same results in Echolalia.
  • Furthermore, all the thinking process, intellect, intelligence, aptitude, mental wellness all depends on the vata dosha as it is responsible for the same. Thus Echolalia, a repetitive verbal thing is the result of udana vayu dushti. Hence, the management can be done with correcting the vata dosha and with medhya herbs that pacifies the vata dosha and results in a sound mind which ultimately is beneficial in sound thinking and correcting the way of talk and results in meaningful and clear speech.
  • Herbs like rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), erand (Ricinus communis), vacha (Acorus calamus), yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), tagar (valeriana wallichi), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) etc are helpful in balancing vata dosha and a positive and meaningful thoughts and a good speech.
  • Brahmi vati, saraswatarisht, kalyanaka ghrita,sidharthaka ghrita, maha paishachaik, puranghrita, ghrita, brahmi ghrita, lashunadya ghrita, mahakalyanaka ghrita etc are various herbal formulations available that are helpful in Echolalia.

Herbal Remedies for Echolalia by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well known, ISO 9001:2015 certified, GMP certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the aim of manufacturing standardised Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various classical texts of Ayurveda. Formulations are prepared without preservatives and additives and other kinds of artificial flavouring agents or chemicals which cause various side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of contaminants. The products are purely vegetarian thus organic and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda extends its products which are beneficial in Echolalia.

  1. STRESS SUPPORT
  2. CALM EASY TEA
  3. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
  4. INDIAN VALERIANA

Product Description

1. STRESS SUPPORT

Stress support capsules are a herbal product of Planet Ayurveda which are enriched in stress relieving properties of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), tagar ( Valeriana wallichi) and brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri). All the herbs relax and calm the mind. Moreover Stress Support gives clearance to the mind. It enhances good sleep and provides the consumer a sharp and efficient mindset which makes it an effective formulation in overcoming echolalia and various mental disorders. As the capsules pacify the vata dosha thus beneficial in echolalia.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

2. CALM EASY TEA

Calm easy tea is a product of Planet Ayurveda that provides freshness and calms the mind very well. The tea contains the essence of the herbs ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), cardamom ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum), ginger ( Zingiber officinale), yashtimadhu ( Glycyrrhiza glabra) and green tea ( Camellia sinensis). WIth its mind soothing properties, it helps in calming the mind and helps in better thinking and answering questions without repeating them. Thus taking a cup daily of Calm Easy Tea results well in the condition of echolalia.

Dosage : One cup daily

3. Dosage : One cup daily

Neuro Plan Syrup is a miraculous formulation for promoting neurological wellness and managing ailments related to neurological systems. The syrup is composed of a number of herbs which certainly treats Echolalia. The ingredients include jyotishmati ( Celastrus paniculata), mandukaparni ( Centella asiatica), madhuyashti ( Glycyrrhiza glabra), maricha ( Piper nigrum), pippali ( Piper longum), ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis) etc. These herbs has medhya (brain rejuvenating) properties which indicate these are beneficial in keeping a good condition of the neurological system. Neuro Plan syrup heal the damaged nerves. Furthermore, Neuro Plan Syrup possesses vata pacifying properties. Hence promotes a fast thinking process.

Dosage : Two tsp twice a day after meal

4. INDIAN VALERIANA

Indian Valeriana capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda which is made up of pure herbal extract of herb tagar (Valeriana wallichii). It acts as a brain tonic and helps in improving brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. Tagar is known for its nervous system calming property and manages conditions such as anxiety, depression, epilepsy, insomnia etc. This formulation is helpful in managing blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles and increasing the blood flow. Indian valeriana capsules help in all neurological disorders due to its calming and vata balancing properties. As we discussed above, Echolalia is due the vitiated vata dosha thus Indian valeriana is a marvellous herb that helps in the same.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at - costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

Echolalia, compulsive repetition of the words heard can be due to various factors including injuries or traumas. The condition of echolalia can also persist with underlying disorders. These can be mental disorders and psychological issues as well. A person can repeat the same to process the sentence in his mind and therefore this can be due to slow functioning of the brain and this can either be due to some pathological conditions. As per modern system of medicine there is no cure available for echolalia though speech therapy and use of SSRIs and antidepressants are done. But these medications exerts a negative effect on the mind and are not good for prolonged consumption. But Ayurveda promises promising results in the condition of echolalia as it helps in balancing vata dosha and calming the mind and boosting intellect, intelligence and memory. All these wonderful actions of the above said products wonderfully manage the condition of echolalia.

Dr. Vikram Chauhan (MD - Ayurveda) is the CEO and Founder of Planet Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. He is Author of the Book "Ayurveda - God's Manual For Healing". He is an Ayurveda Expert Serving People worldwide through all the Possible Mediums, Operating from Main Branch in Mohali, India. With his Vast Experience in Herbs and their Applied Uses, he is successfully treating Numerous Patients suffering from Various Ailments with the help of Purest Herbal Supplements, Diet, and Lifestyle, according to the Principles of Ayurveda. For More Details, visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com.

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Abstract

Every person has their unique identity and this makes them unique in a number of properties such as their personality, way of talking, way of addressing and various other personality traits. This is often said that a person's words affect the relationships and the way of communication can be a remedy as well can hurt a person in the deepest heart. Therefore, this is the importance of talking. Sometimes, in some people the ability or proper talking is hampered. This can be due to birth defects and can be later acquired due to habits and some physical or neurological injury or a major stress/incident can lead to improper way of speaking or repeating the words after hearing/listening to them. Echolalia is one of such conditions that is characterised by repeating the same thing a person has heard. In the text below, we shall discuss the condition of Echolalia in detail and its management in the contemporary system of medicine and in the traditional system of medicine as well. Let's discuss!

Introduction

Echolalia is the reiteration or reverberating of words or sounds that one hears another person say. It is a significant stage for language advancement in children.‌ Echolalia can exist as a conditio alone and can also indicate another pathology undergoing. Echolalia can likewise be an indication of chemical imbalance or formative handicap in youngsters or neurological issues in grown-ups. These incorporate a stroke or mental problems like Tourette's disorder. This condition can be compared with vata imbalance, beej dushti and aaghat janya character. Now let's see the causes, classification, features, management and ayurvedic aspect of the condition of Echolalia.

Causes of Echolalia

  • Head injury or trauma
  • Confusion or delirium
  • Dementia or memory loss
  • Brain tissue inflammation or encephalitis
  • Damage to left hemisphere, particularly the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere
  • Echolalia exists in aphasia, schizophrenia, dementia, epilepsy, catatonia, cerebral infarction.
  • Other disorders that can have echolalia as a symptom include Pick's disease, corticobasal degeneration, pervasive developmental disorder, progressive supranuclear palsy, frontotemporal dementia.
  • Echolalia is common in transcortical sensory aphasia.

Signs and symptoms

  • Delayed or immediate repetition of phrases and noises after hearing it right away.
  • Frustration during conversations
  • Muteness
  • Depression
  • Irritability

Types of Echolalia

  • Immediate echolalia : When the repetition of the words right away just after listening or hearing. A slight delay can be seen.
  • Delayed echolalia : The repetition usually occurs hours or days after hearing them. Normally this is found in persons with autism spectrum disorders.

Investigations of Echolalia

    History of the symptoms usually indicates the condition.

Differential diagnosis

Management of Echolalia

  • Speech therapy
  • Medications such as SSRIs (serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and antidepressants.

Ayurvedic aspect and management of Echolalia

  • Ayurveda is a life science that deals with every health condition and explains the way of living in every season and day to day. Ayurveda helps in almost every condition or makes the life quality of a person better in serious health conditions.
  • Words of a person are very important that can impact the relationship between two persons. Words can either positively or negatively impact the subject. Usually a child learns to speak from their caretakers. There are conditions that can adversely hamper or alter the speech or talking ability of a person. In Ayurveda, Udana vata, a subtype of Vata dosha, is responsible for the speech. Vata dosha is responsible for all neurological functions including speech.
  • Echolalia, an essential or compulsive repeating of the words, is a condition that can have various causes. This all can be related with the udana vata dushti. Though the condition can be due to injury, mental issues or any other factor but vitiation of vata dosha is constant in all of them because speech is a function of vata dosha and vitiation of the same results in Echolalia.
  • Furthermore, all the thinking process, intellect, intelligence, aptitude, mental wellness all depends on the vata dosha as it is responsible for the same. Thus Echolalia, a repetitive verbal thing is the result of udana vayu dushti. Hence, the management can be done with correcting the vata dosha and with medhya herbs that pacifies the vata dosha and results in a sound mind which ultimately is beneficial in sound thinking and correcting the way of talk and results in meaningful and clear speech.
  • Herbs like rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), erand (Ricinus communis), vacha (Acorus calamus), yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), tagar (valeriana wallichi), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) etc are helpful in balancing vata dosha and a positive and meaningful thoughts and a good speech.
  • Brahmi vati, saraswatarisht, kalyanaka ghrita,sidharthaka ghrita, maha paishachaik, puranghrita, ghrita, brahmi ghrita, lashunadya ghrita, mahakalyanaka ghrita etc are various herbal formulations available that are helpful in Echolalia.

Herbal Remedies for Echolalia by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a well known, ISO 9001:2015 certified, GMP certified and US-FDA registered Ayurvedic Company, which adhered to the aim of manufacturing standardised Ayurvedic products as mentioned in the various classical texts of Ayurveda. Formulations are prepared without preservatives and additives and other kinds of artificial flavouring agents or chemicals which cause various side effects on the human body. Products prepared at Planet Ayurveda are pure and do not contain any kind of contaminants. The products are purely vegetarian thus organic and gluten free. Planet Ayurveda extends its products which are beneficial in Echolalia.

  1. STRESS SUPPORT
  2. CALM EASY TEA
  3. NEURO PLAN SYRUP
  4. INDIAN VALERIANA

Product Description

1. STRESS SUPPORT

Stress support capsules are a herbal product of Planet Ayurveda which are enriched in stress relieving properties of ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), tagar ( Valeriana wallichi) and brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri). All the herbs relax and calm the mind. Moreover Stress Support gives clearance to the mind. It enhances good sleep and provides the consumer a sharp and efficient mindset which makes it an effective formulation in overcoming echolalia and various mental disorders. As the capsules pacify the vata dosha thus beneficial in echolalia.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

2. CALM EASY TEA

Calm easy tea is a product of Planet Ayurveda that provides freshness and calms the mind very well. The tea contains the essence of the herbs ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), cardamom ( Cinnamomum zeylanicum), ginger ( Zingiber officinale), yashtimadhu ( Glycyrrhiza glabra) and green tea ( Camellia sinensis). WIth its mind soothing properties, it helps in calming the mind and helps in better thinking and answering questions without repeating them. Thus taking a cup daily of Calm Easy Tea results well in the condition of echolalia.

Dosage : One cup daily

3. Dosage : One cup daily

Neuro Plan Syrup is a miraculous formulation for promoting neurological wellness and managing ailments related to neurological systems. The syrup is composed of a number of herbs which certainly treats Echolalia. The ingredients include jyotishmati ( Celastrus paniculata), mandukaparni ( Centella asiatica), madhuyashti ( Glycyrrhiza glabra), maricha ( Piper nigrum), pippali ( Piper longum), ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera), brahmi ( Bacopa monnieri), shankhpushpi ( Convolvulus pluricaulis) etc. These herbs has medhya (brain rejuvenating) properties which indicate these are beneficial in keeping a good condition of the neurological system. Neuro Plan syrup heal the damaged nerves. Furthermore, Neuro Plan Syrup possesses vata pacifying properties. Hence promotes a fast thinking process.

Dosage : Two tsp twice a day after meal

4. INDIAN VALERIANA

Indian Valeriana capsules is a product of Planet Ayurveda which is made up of pure herbal extract of herb tagar (Valeriana wallichii). It acts as a brain tonic and helps in improving brain functions by preventing cell damage due to its antioxidant property. Tagar is known for its nervous system calming property and manages conditions such as anxiety, depression, epilepsy, insomnia etc. This formulation is helpful in managing blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles and increasing the blood flow. Indian valeriana capsules help in all neurological disorders due to its calming and vata balancing properties. As we discussed above, Echolalia is due the vitiated vata dosha thus Indian valeriana is a marvellous herb that helps in the same.

Dosage : One capsule twice a day after meal with plain water.

Contact Planet Ayurveda Support Team to provide you the costing/ordering and delivery information at - costing.planetayurveda@gmail.com or Call at 0172-521-4040 (India), +91-172-521-4040 (Outside India) or Whatsapp at (+91) 842-749-4030.

Conclusion

Echolalia, compulsive repetition of the words heard can be due to various factors including injuries or traumas. The condition of echolalia can also persist with underlying disorders. These can be mental disorders and psychological issues as well. A person can repeat the same to process the sentence in his mind and therefore this can be due to slow functioning of the brain and this can either be due to some pathological conditions. As per modern system of medicine there is no cure available for echolalia though speech therapy and use of SSRIs and antidepressants are done. But these medications exerts a negative effect on the mind and are not good for prolonged consumption. But Ayurveda promises promising results in the condition of echolalia as it helps in balancing vata dosha and calming the mind and boosting intellect, intelligence and memory. All these wonderful actions of the above said products wonderfully manage the condition of echolalia.