Post tag: 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…

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…

Disabilities to deal with after a stroke A stroke can cause significant damage and often leave sufferers with a disability. Sometimes it leaves people unable to walk or even communicate on their own. For people with severe impairments, traveling can appear daunting or downright impossible. While traveling with disabilities can be difficult, it is not…

90210 Star Luke Perry Dies of Massive Stroke The star of "Beverly Hills, 90210" Luke Perry died at the age of just 52 as a result of a severe stroke. Many people faced shock and confusion following the news. They may be thinking how could somebody so young die from a stroke? – It is…

Stroke Treatment Sasha was in perfect health and had no significant problems when he suffered a stroke three years ago. One night, however, in the blink of an eye, the life he knew changed forever. "The only thing I felt was a pain in my jaw," recounts Sasha, the night he suffered an ischemic stroke,…

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…