Patient's question:
My younger brother just started first grade, and I've noticed he's become less talkative lately. When he does speak, he stutters a bit and struggles to get two sentences out, taking a long time to finish. I want to take him to the hospital for a check-up, but which department should I go to for this condition?Doctor's answer:
Hello, stuttering is not an illness and cannot be categorized into a specific department. Based on your description, your younger brother can be ruled out as having speech difficulties due to a short tongue tie. Additionally, considering that he has just started first grade, his stuttering may be caused by some personal reasons, such as being afraid to speak with classmates in class or his mouth not keeping up with the speed of his thoughts.