Category: Stroke Recovery

After a stroke, many feelings hit the affected person. One of them, which occurs frequently, is fatigue (post-stroke fatigue), which manifests itself not only as such, but above all as a lack of energy and a feeling of constant tiredness and dizziness. Even if you have successfully recovered from your stroke, fatigue can still be…

In the brain, each area is responsible for specific functions and abilities. So it is not surprising that it is a very complex organ, made up of different lobes and folds. A stroke that occurs in one area of the brain may affect the body differently than one that occurs in another area. The three…

Numerous complications can occur in the body after a cerebrovascular accident (better known as a stroke). These can usually be treated, but can sometimes have an impact on the rest of your life. The length of time that stroke side effects linger depends heavily on the type, severity, and location of the stroke. During the…

The effects of stroke have a huge impact on the brain, neural networks, behaviors, and emotions. It is common to experience personality changes, such as feelings of irritability, poor memory, anxiety, depression, or confusion after a stroke. These feelings are a natural response to stroke and reflect a sense of loss for the changes someone…

The different types of stroke Everyone has heard of a stroke. Most also know that it is a brain injury that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Without blood flow, this brain tissue begins to die along with the functions controlled by that part of the brain. As…

The different effects of a stroke The severity of a stroke that a person suffers cannot be predicted in advance. Since each stroke can affect each person differently, this requires an examination by a specialised neurologist. Physicians measure the initial damage of a stroke by using the NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale). This…

Being patient during recovery A stroke is accompanied by immense changes, so it can be very difficult for sufferers to feel like themselves again afterwards. It’s all about taking it one day at a time and staying positive. The best way to ensure a fast recovery is repetition, which helps with creating muscle memory and…

What Is a Stroke? When a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked by a clot and a stroke occurs as a result, it is called an ischemic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when the affected blood vessel bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and…

Recovery time varies from patient to patient The time it takes to recover from a stroke varies from patient to patient. Some people fully recover after a few months with little to no post-stroke symptoms. For others, recovery can be a long, winding road. These differences in recovery depend on any number of factors including…

If you have already suffered a stroke, the likelihood of suffering another one is significantly increased afterwards. To fight these odds, your doctor may prescribe certain medications. It can be difficult to understand the many medications your doctor may give you, but they all work together to keep you healthy and prevent future blood clot…