The Common Phsyical Condition Of Stroke

 When something happens to the blood flow in the central nervous system, a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or stroke occurs. A CVA most often occurs in the brain but, very rarely, it can also occur in the spinal cord. A stroke occurs when there is a change to blood flow in the central nervous system (CNS) due to damage to a blood vessel, rupture to the blood vessel or something stopping blood flow like a clot or emboli (globule of fat or other material or bubble of air.) Slowing of blood flow in the CNS can also lead to a stroke.






There are many problems that may happen after a stroke. Most are common and will improve with time and rehabilitation. Paralysis after stroke is a common physical conditions, and also include:



Weakness, and problems with balance or coordination.

Pain, numbness, or burning and tingling sensations.

Fatigue, which may continue after you return home.

Inattention to one side of the body, also known as neglect; in extreme cases, you may not be aware of your arm or leg.

Urinary or bowel incontinence.

Speech problems or difficulty understanding speech, reading, or writing.

Difficulty swallowing.

Memory problems, poor attention span, or difficulty solving problems.

Visual problems.

Depression, anxiety, or mood swings with emotional outbursts.

Difficulty recognizing limitations caused by the stroke.



Right vs. Left Side of the Brain

Common problems when a stroke happens on the right side of the brain versus the left side of the brain:


Right Side of the Brain

Left-side weakness

Impulsive behavior

Overconfidence in abilities

Vision problems



Left Side of the Brain

Right-side weakness

Speech and language problems

Slow behavior


Special Problems

You may need focused treatment to address certain other conditions.



Risk factors and symptoms


Stroke risk factors are divided by those you cannot control and those you can. If you have uncontrollable risk factors, do your best to control those you can to reduce risk.


Uncontrollable risk factors are those that are inherited and some pre-existing conditions. Included are age, gender, race, genetics and history of a prior TIA, stroke, or heart attack. People of all ages have strokes from newborns to the elderly, however as you get older, your risk of stroke increases due to changes in the body such as loss of artery elasticity (atherosclerosis). Women have a higher risk of stroke simply because they live longer than men. The stroke onset for women may be in these later years. Pregnancy complications, some birth control and post-menopausal hormones increase stroke risk. Genetics include family history of stroke or genetic diseases that can increase your risk of stroke. A person who has had a brain event such as TIA or stroke is at a much higher risk for a second one.


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