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Stroke treatment may vary depending on whether the stroke is caused by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) or a brain bleed (hemorrhagic stroke). It involves drugs, surgery, or other therapies. Treatments for stroke will give to the patient as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of permanent brain damage . Treatment for Ischemic Stroke Ischemic strokes happen when a blood clot in an artery blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to a portion of the brain. With this type of stroke, the goal is to restore blood flow to the brain as quickly as possible. A number of medications may be given at the hospital to help break up the clot and prevent the formation of new clots. These medications may include: Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA, alteplase): Alteplase or tPA is a thrombolytic medication, often referred to as a clot buster. These drugs must be started within a few hours after stroke symptoms first appear. They will quickly break up or dissolve blood clots that a...

A stroke is a brain attack that can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes often cause temporary or permanent paralysis. Balance, memory, speech, cognition, and vision may also be affected by stroke. In addition, muscle spasms and pain are common complications of a stroke. Communication and swallowing problems are common problems after a stroke. Stroke survivors may have difficulty in managing basic tasks such as bathing and dressing due to these problems. Accordingly, it may be challenging for them to continue to manage their roles as spouses, parents, or employees. One of the most serious complications of stroke is difficulty in communication.  Difficulties with communication can make it more difficult to get information and can affect social relationships, independence and self-confidence.   Here are some of the common communication problems due to stroke: 1.Understanding language (called receptive aphasia). 2.Speaking,including speaking any words ...

    The problems after a stroke depend on which part of the brain was affected and how much damage the stroke caused. People who had a stroke often have: Problems with movement and sensation: They may have pain, numbness, or tingling in arms and legs; muscle stiffness or spasms; weakness; and trouble with walking and moving. They may have problems with sense of touch or how well they feel hot and cold, troubles in  swallowing and eating, and urinary or bowel problems. Problems with vision: They may have problems seeing in some or all of the normal areas of vision. Problems with not being aware of one side of their body. If they don't look to that side, they may forget or ignore that side of body. Problems with language and thinking: People after stroke may not be able to understand written or spoken language, read or write, or express their thoughts. They may also have problems with memory and learning. Emotional problems: A stroke can cause feelings of ...

Stroke rehabilitation is an important part of recovery after a stroke. The goal is to relearn basic skills that the stroke may have impaired - skills like bathing, eating, dressing and walking. It can help to do as well as you can and be as independent as possible also learn to live with the changes to your brain and body caused by the stroke. It helps to adjust to living within your home, family, and community so that you can improve the quality of life. The severity of stroke complications and each person's ability to recover vary widely. Researchers have found that people who participate in a focused stroke rehabilitation program perform better than most people who don't have stroke rehabilitation. When should stroke rehabilitation begin? It's common for stroke rehabilitation to start as soon as 24 to 48 hours after your stroke, while you're in the hospital. After you leave the hospital , you can continue treatment at a rehab center or at home. However...

The spinal cord is a collection of nerves that travels from the bottom of the brain down your back. There are 31 pairs of nerves that leave the spinal cord and go to your arms, legs, chest and abdomen. These nerves allow your brain to give commands to your muscles and cause movements of your arms and legs. The spinal cord runs through the spinal canal. This canal is surrounded by the bones in your neck and back called vertebrae which make up your back bone. The vertebrae are divided into 7 neck (cervical) vertebrae, 12 chest (thoracic) vertebrae and 5 lower back (lumbar) vertebrae. The vertebrae help protect the spinal cord from injury.  The spinal cord is very sensitive to injury. Unlike other parts of your body, the spinal cord does not have the ability to repair itself if it is damaged. A spinal cord injury occurs when there is damage to the spinal cord either from trauma, loss of its normal blood supply, or compression from tumor or infection. Spinal cord injury can b...