Difficulty in text messaging could be early stroke warning

Dublin researchers have warned phone-users who notice a slowdown in their text-typing speed that they could be subject to "Dystextia", an early symptom of neurological disease, reports The Times Online.

... Mobile-phone texting involves numerous higher brain functions including vision and language as well as motor skills. These are likely to be impaired in patients presenting with stroke. "

The patient who inspired the research was a 40-year-old man with a poor history of health. He had type 2 diabetes, obesity and had suffered a previous stroke from which he made a full recovery. He noticed his texting abilities had started to deteriorate, with a reduction in the speed and accuracy of sending messages on his phone.

emily | 10:19 AM | Health Issues and SMS Alerts |
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