What are the symptoms of a stroke?
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The symptoms of a stroke are generally weakness to one side, slurred speech, drooping facial features to the affected side. Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years.Most patients suspect they have suffered a stroke when first faced by it's effect and a visit to the doctor helps alleviate their fears. Symptoms normally include; a drooping or sagging mouth, facial pain, drooling, loss of taste, inability to close the eye resulting in tearing. Good luck to you, seems like you and your family needs it.
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Symptoms include: weakness of one half of the face or half the body, aphasia, monocular visual loss, hemibody sensory loss or sudden loss of balance.
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left -side vs. right-side brain damage caused by stroke will have different symptoms. aphasia-the ability to speak,understand speech,and put words together that make sense ,can happen in various degrees depending on the damage ,but the most severe forms will be produced after the left side of the brain our main speech center is damaged ,but not all language is lost because the are different speech centers in our brain,brocas and wernickes are the main ones,if your left side of the brain is affected then you will experience left sided weakness or paralysis,and if the rightside of your brain is affected you will have left sideded weakness or paralysis,sometimes no residual physical deficits remain-weakness in right or leftside and doctors can use your physical complaints as indicators then they can see the area affected on a ct scan or pet scan a neurlolgist can read eeg waves to see areas with decreased brain activity as he or she stimulates certain areas of the brain and elicits or fails to elicit an expected response measured in the eeg which looks similar to the line of an ekg which shows your pqrst waves but an eeg has different waves the results are pages and pages long,there is also a nuerological assessment,the doctor does starting by asking questions to see if you are oriented to person,place,time,event,and he tests reflexes ,hand grips,pupils for reflexes like dolls eyes ,these things indicate if the cranial nerves are damaged or intact and which nerve is damaged,different nerves have specific reflexes to be assessed,
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If you are worried about having a stroke, take an aspirin a day just in case you do have one, as it will lessen the effects of a stroke and may save your life.\nHowever, my ex was experiencing numbness in the hands and the doctor found a spur on the back of his neck on the spine that was causing all the numbness. He gave him an anti-inflammatory drug that helped. It stops the swelling and irritation of the muscle and nerves around the spur. You would have to see a doctor before you will really know what is causing it. God be with you.
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The number one cause of strokes is atherosclerosis (which is usually a result of improper diet...too fatty, too much cholesterol). \n\nFatty deposits and blood platelets collect on the wall of the arteries, forming plaques. The plaques begin to interfere with blood flow. The plaque itself may block the artery enough to cause a stroke.\n\nOften, the plaque causes the blood to flow abnormally, leading to a blood clot. A clot can stay at the site of narrowing and preventing blood flow to smaller arteries. (thrombus.) In other cases, the clot can travel and wedge into a smaller vessel. (embolism.)\n\nStrokes caused by embolism are most commonly caused by heart disorders and that embolism may start in a major blood vessel as it branches off the heart. A clot can also form elsewhere in the body for any number of reasons, and then travel to the brain, causing a stroke.
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Generally there is a spike in both heartrate and blood pressure-however, since a stroke is either a blockade of an arteriole or a burst vessel in the brain, the effect in generated from there- A serious stroke, especially one which effects the brainstem, can cause the heart to stop- a minor stroke may have little effect.
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The Immediate treatmentwould be something like\nThrombolytic medicine, like tPA, breaks up blood clots and can restore blood flow to the damaged area. People who receive this medicine are more likely to have less long-term impairment. However, there are strict criteria for who can receive thrombolytics. The most important is that the person be evaluated and treated by a specialized stroke team within 3 hours of when the symptoms start. If the stroke is caused by bleeding rather than clotting, this treatment can make the damage worse -- so care is needed to diagnose the cause before giving treatment.\nIn other circumstances, blood thinners such as heparin and coumadin are used to treat strokes. Aspirin and other anti-platelet agents may be used as well.\nOther medications may be needed to control associated symptoms. Analgesics pain killers may be needed to control severe headache. Anti-hypertensive medication may be needed to control high blood pressure.\nNutrients and fluids may be necessary, especially if the person has swallowing difficulties. The nutrients and fluids may be given through an intravenous tube aka IV or a feeding tube in the stomach aka gastrostomy tube. Swallowing difficulties may be temporary or permanent.\n\nFor hemorrhagic stroke, surgery is often required to remove pooled blood from the brain and to repair damaged blood vessels.  Life support and coma treatment are performed as needed.\n\nIn Long-term \nThe goal is to recover as much function as possible and prevent future strokes. Depending on the symptoms, rehabilitation includes speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The recovery time differs from person to person.  Certain therapies, such as repositioning and range-of-motion exercises, are intended to prevent complications related to stroke, like infections and bed sores. People should stay active within their physical limitations. Sometimes, urinary catheterization or bladder/bowel control programs may be necessary to control incontinence .\n\nAlso,the person's safety must be considered. Some people with stroke appear to have no awareness of their surroundings on the affected side. Others show indifference or lack of judgment, which increases the need for safety precautions. For these people, friends and family members should repeatedly reinforce important information, like name, age, date, time, and where they live, to help the person stay oriented.\nCaregivers may need to show the person pictures, repeatedly demonstrate how to perform tasks, or use other communication strategies, depending on the type and extent of the language problems.\nIn-home care, boarding homes, adult day care, or convalescent homes may be required to provide a safe environment, control aggressive or agitated behavior, and meet medical needs.\nBehavior modification may be helpful for some people in controlling unacceptable or dangerous behaviors.
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blood pressure.  blood sugar.  nerve damage as a side effect of medication.  brain hemmorages.  stroke.  brain tumor.  viruses.  infection.  hunger.\n\ngo to the doctor!!!!
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The most frequent symptoms of brain tumors include:\n\nHeadaches that tend to be worse in the morning and ease during the day, \nSeizures (convulsions), \nNausea or vomiting, \nWeakness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs, \nStumbling or lack of coordination in walking (ataxic gait), \nAbnormal eye movements or changes in vision, \nDrowsiness, \nChanges in personality or memory, and \nChanges in speech. \n\n\nHope this helps
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A stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed in some way. As a result, brain cells are starved of oxygen causing some cells to die and leaving other cells damaged.\n\nThe presentation of the stroke depends on what part of the brain was affected. One site of  common strokes affects the left middle cerebral artery, often resulting in speech deficits and right hemiplegia (paralysis). \n\nI have worked with many people who have suffered from strokes - ranging from very mild to very severe.  Yes - it is possible to recover - like the others said with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy (if there are speech, swallowing, or cognitive impairments). It depends on the severity of the stroke and the persons committment to work as to if they will recover.  I have worked with some who give it their all, and others who give up. \n\nGenerally, the most rapid amount of recovery occurs within the first three months.  After that, by the end of the first year after the stroke, the majority of function that returns is done.
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(m)\n\nSymptoms During Supraventricular Tachycardia\n\n\nPalpitations \n\nLightheadedness \n\nDizziness \n\nLoss of consciousness \n\nChest pain \n\nShortness of breath \n\nTypically, patients have symptoms from SVT, but occasionally they may have no symptoms. A common symptom during SVT is palpitations or a sensation that the heart is beating rapidly, fluttering, or racing. This may last for a few seconds or several hours. Occasionally, patients may have a sensation of shortness of breath or "air-hunger," or chest pressure or pain. Sometimes patients will feel lightheaded or dizzy, and rarely patients will feel like they are about to pass out. Loss of consciousness (also known as syncope) during SVT is a rare occurrence. Although such symptoms may raise concern, in general, SVT is not a serious or life-threatening condition. Nonetheless, if any of these symptoms develops, immediate medical attention should be sought. \n\ngothrouh the following website for Supra Ventricular Tachycardia
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How often??  How long??  You could be having TIA's (transient ischemic attaks), episodes where your brain does not get enough blood, giving you these feelings.  Honestly...until you said face i wasn't that concerned, but face numbness is a bad sign.
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Please please go see a doctor immediately.   It could be something as simple as an inner ear infection ... or something as serious as a stroke.   Don't wait ... call now.
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Most specialsist will want you to start with you family doctor. There are many things that can appear to be a stroke, but aren't. They can do the initial testing and then get you into the appropriate specialist (if needed) quicker than if you made an appointment on your own.\n\nA carotid ultrasound is the easiest, cheapest, and best way to screen for stroke risk. It should be done (if possible) by a high volume ultrasound department.\n\nShould significant narrowings of the carotid arteries be found, then the patient should see a vascular surgeon. These are THE specialists in treating carotid artery disease.
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Not necessarily.  Is she taking medication for high blood pressure or heart disease?  If so, they act as blood thinners so a nosebleed could be hard to stop because her blood wouldn't clot well.  \n\nThere are a few simple tests you could do with her to help figure out if she may have had a stroke.  Ask her what year it is, who the president/prime minister is, ask her to smile, and ask her to raise both arms at the same time.  If she can't do any one of these (and she could before) she could quite likely have had a stroke.  \n\nThe most important factor in treating a stroke is EARLY treatment - within the first few hours.  If you think she has had a stroke, get her to an emergency room quickly.
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Cerebrovascular accident or Stroke is characterized by the sudden loss of circulation to an area of the brain, resulting in a corresponding loss of neurologic function. Cerebrovascular accident or stroke syndrome, stroke is a nonspecific term encompassing a heterogeneous group of pathophysiologic causes, including thrombosis, embolism, and hemorrhage. \n\nStrokes currently are classified as either hemorrhagic or ischemic. Acute ischemic stroke refers to strokes caused by thrombosis or embolism and accounts for 80% of all strokes. \n\nOn the macroscopic level, ischemic strokes most often are caused by extracranial embolism or intracranial thrombosis. On the cellular level, any process that disrupts blood flow to a portion of the brain unleashes an ischemic cascade, leading to the death of neurons and cerebral infarction. Understanding this chain of events is important for understanding current therapeutic approaches. \n\nCommon symptoms of stroke include abrupt onset of hemiparesis, monoparesis, or quadriparesis; monocular or binocular visual loss; visual field deficits; diplopia; dysarthria; ataxia; vertigo; aphasia; or sudden decrease in the level of consciousness.\n\nDiagnostic Studies/ Lab work-Ups:\n1. CBC, basic chemistry panel, coagulation studies, and cardiac biomarkers should be obtained in most patients.\n2. Cranial CT Scan\n3. Carotid duplex scanning is reserved for patients with acute ischemic stroke in whom carotid artery stenosis or occlusion is suspected.\n4. Transcranial Doppler ultrasound is useful for evaluating more proximal vascular anatomy, including the MCA, intracranial carotid artery, and vertebrobasilar artery.\n5. ECG - cardiogenic thrombus origin (usually patients with Atrial Fibrillation)\n6. MRI\n7. 4 vessel Angiogram\n\nTreatment:\n1. Airway, Breathing, Circulation\n2. BP control - calcium channel blockers (eg, nimodipine) \n3. Temp control (antipyretics)\n4. Cerebral Edema control (mannitol, steroids)\n5. Anticoagulants (are considered potential treatments)\n6. Anti platelets agents and  Recombinant tissue-plasminogen activators\n\nhope this one is helpful to you!
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my dear this is pons area ,,i am very sorry to hear about your boy friend,,i would like to  say something about pons stroke,,this is as follows-\n\nThe pons is part of the brainstem, the lowest part of the brain that connects to the top end of the spinal cord. It's an important and densely packed area containing many bundles of nerves carrying movement and sensory messages between the brain and the body. It also acts as a junction box for all the nerves employed in coordinating movement and balance within the head and neck, as well as the body as a whole.\n\n\n\nBecause there are so many important structures within the brainstem one small area of damage due to stroke can have wide-ranging consequences. The exact symptoms depend on which biological ‘electrical circuits’ and junctions lose their blood supply and that in turn depends on which of the small blood vessels in the area (branches of the vertebrobasilar circulation) becomes blocked.\n\n\n\nThe symptoms can include difficulties with balance (ataxia), dizziness due to vertigo, uncoordinated eye movements, problems with swallowing and articulating words, and numbness and/ or weakness in one half of the body. It is not uncommon for victims of this sort of stroke to feel sick as part of the loss of balance.\n\n\n\nRecovery really depends on the extent and severity of the initial stroke. You need to discuss the outlook with the doctors who have investigated your mother's condition. I really hope she is only mildly affected and makes a reasonable recovery.\n     THANK YOU VERY MUCH