Neurological Conditions
Progressive bulbar palsy
Serious
ICD-10: G12 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: बल्बर पाल्सी · தமிழ்: புல்பார் பக்கவாதம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬಲ್ಬಾರ್ ಪಾಲ್ಸಿ · తెలుగు: బల్బార్ పక్షవాతం · বাংলা: বালবার পলসি · मराठी: बल्बर पाल्सी · ગુજરાતી: બલ્બાર પાલ્સી
About this condition
Progressive bulbar palsy is a serious neurological condition affecting the nerves that control speaking, chewing, and swallowing muscles. It causes gradual weakening of these vital functions, making eating and communication increasingly difficult. This condition is often related to motor neuron diseases and requires urgent medical evaluation and supportive care.
Common symptoms
difficulty swallowing
slurred speech
weak tongue
drooling
choking on food
facial weakness
breathing difficulty
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | बल्बर पाल्सी · निगलने में कठिनाई रोग · गले की मांसपेशी कमजोरी · बोलने में दिक्कत रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | புல்பார் பக்கவாதம் · விழுங்க சிரமம் நோய் · தொண்டை பலவீனம் நோய் · பேச்சு சிரமம் நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬಲ್ಬಾರ್ ಪಾಲ್ಸಿ · ನುಂಗಲು ಕಷ್ಟದ ರೋಗ · ಗಂಟಲು ದೌರ್ಬಲ್ಯ ರೋಗ · ಮಾತಾಡಲು ಕಷ್ಟದ ರೋಗ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | బల్బార్ పక్షవాతం · మింగడంలో కష్టం వ్యాధి · గొంతు బలహీనత వ్యాధి · మాట్లాడటంలో కష్టం వ్యాధి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | বালবার পলসি · গিলতে অসুবিধার রোগ · গলার দুর্বলতা রোগ · কথা বলতে অসুবিধার রোগ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | बल्बर पाल्सी · गिळण्यात अडचण रोग · घशाची कमकुवतपणा रोग · बोलण्यात अडचण रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | બલ્બાર પાલ્સી · ગળવામાં તકલીફ રોગ · ગળાની નબળાઈ રોગ · બોલવામાં તકલીફ રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Progressive bulbar palsy?
difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, weak tongue, drooling, choking on food, facial weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Progressive bulbar palsy common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Progressive bulbar palsy?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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