Stroke Disease

Are you experiencing unusual tingling or numbness in your skin? It could be a symptom of paresthesia. We understand that the scientific name can sound a little intimidating. But you do not need to worry. You have nothing to worry about if you know how to deal with the problem. Do you not? Well, we…

TIAs or mini strokes last only a few minutes but can affect a patient’s long life. Such a problem can be an important warning that a patient will have a stroke very soon. If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of a TIA, you need to see a doctor immediately. A mini-stroke can…

Rehabilitation exercises are a vital part of rehabilitation for stroke patients. Many types of recovery exercises can be beneficial for stroke patients. Some common examples include aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility training. These exercises can help improve motor skills and speech and may also help to prevent further strokes. Working with a healthcare professional to…

After a stroke, the majority of people suffer from communication issues.  These impairments can include slurred speech, difficulty finding the right word, or trouble organizing thoughts when speaking. Types of speech disorders include dysarthria and aphasia.  Dysarthria may make it hard to communicate clearly or softly. It can also affect the pitch, volume, or rate…

The main goal of rehabilitation after a stroke is to restore those skills that a person has lost. It can improve the quality of life significantly and avoid a second blow. Caring for someone who has had a stroke can be very demanding. But there are some basic tips on how to care for a…

Headaches after both hemorrhagic and ischaemic strokes are typical symptoms that go away within 72 hours after stroke, although some cases allow for up to 7 days. Neurologists explain this syndrome as quite a natural consequence of a vascular catastrophe. The cause of these post-stroke headaches, which is the most common secondary headache in elderly…

Stroke kills 6 million people worldwide each year. Some people who have had at least one kind of stroke remain disabled. The prognosis directly depends on the speed of medical care. That’s why it is so important to know how the disease reveals itself and how to behave correctly in this situation. There are two…

It is crucial for stroke patients to maintain a healthy diet. Eating nutritious foods can help reduce the risk of having another stroke and improve overall health. In addition to the fact that healthy food helps prevent a heart attack or helps patients get back on their feet faster after disease, healthy food is just…

Stroke is the fifth highest cause of mortality in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can happen when a blood artery carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes clogged or when a blood vessel draining fluid from the brain ruptures.  There are several risk factors for…

Everyone knows that a stroke is a dangerous and serious condition that can lead to complete paralysis and disability, or death. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or as we used to say, stroke has different types, and each of them has its own causes, symptoms and consequences. If a person has CVA this can lead to a large number…