Stroke (cerebrovascular Accident, CVA), is marked by ineffective blood flow to the brain. The result is cell death, brain damage, and possibility of becoming permanently disabled. Each area of the brain controls certain functions in the body. Loss of function occurs relative to the area of the brain that sustained the CVA.
The brain has four specific lobes responsible for certain bodily functions. When a stroke occurs, it causes brain damage, thus resulting in the loss of certain functions. This condition can either be temporary or permanent dependent upon the severity of the damage.
Physical Effects:
Every person's result of stroke is different depending on the amount of damage and where in the brain the damage occurred. Some may recover in days while others may need a year or more. In addition, the damage that can occur during a stroke will increase in severity depending on how long a delay in treatment has occurred. If you think you or someone you love is having a stroke, seek the medical assistance of a professional healthcare provider immediately.
Effects on the Body:
Inability to speak: Or aphasia is characterized as difficulty speaking or understanding speech. This is a problem with the language center located in the left side of the brain. The good news is the right side of the brain is able to compensate for the left side of the brain.
Dysphagia: Is difficulty swallowing, which can cause nutritional deficits. This person will benefit from speech therapy sessions in which they can relearn how to swallow, as well as speak. There also exists a choking hazard, as food can be aspirated into the lungs or lodge in the throat causing severe respiratory distress.
Depression: Depression is very common after a stroke. The person may be having body image issues, as well as communication and motor movement difficulties. These life changes can easily result in depression in the stroke survivor.
Hemiplegia: Is paralysis on the left or right side of the body. The person may experience muscle spasms of the affected extremity which can be quite painful.
Recovery Care:
Specialty care is available for those suffering the effects of stroke. Most function can be restored with hard work and dedication during the rehabilitation phase. The person will need physical therapy to help restore motor function. This can be accomplished by utilizing the services of a home health agency that will send a nurse into the home for assessment of particular needs. The nurse will then coordinate the services of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, who will also visit the home to administer their treatment specialty.
Rehab Therapy:
Rehabilitation is beneficial and desirable for those suffering the effects of a stroke. With rehab, patients are able to regain strength in weak extremities, learn to walk, talk, and swallow. Many patients are able to recover fully through rehab and become independent again in most cases.
The brain has four specific lobes responsible for certain bodily functions. When a stroke occurs, it causes brain damage, thus resulting in the loss of certain functions. This condition can either be temporary or permanent dependent upon the severity of the damage.
Physical Effects:
Every person's result of stroke is different depending on the amount of damage and where in the brain the damage occurred. Some may recover in days while others may need a year or more. In addition, the damage that can occur during a stroke will increase in severity depending on how long a delay in treatment has occurred. If you think you or someone you love is having a stroke, seek the medical assistance of a professional healthcare provider immediately.
Effects on the Body:
Inability to speak: Or aphasia is characterized as difficulty speaking or understanding speech. This is a problem with the language center located in the left side of the brain. The good news is the right side of the brain is able to compensate for the left side of the brain.
Dysphagia: Is difficulty swallowing, which can cause nutritional deficits. This person will benefit from speech therapy sessions in which they can relearn how to swallow, as well as speak. There also exists a choking hazard, as food can be aspirated into the lungs or lodge in the throat causing severe respiratory distress.
Depression: Depression is very common after a stroke. The person may be having body image issues, as well as communication and motor movement difficulties. These life changes can easily result in depression in the stroke survivor.
Hemiplegia: Is paralysis on the left or right side of the body. The person may experience muscle spasms of the affected extremity which can be quite painful.
Recovery Care:
Specialty care is available for those suffering the effects of stroke. Most function can be restored with hard work and dedication during the rehabilitation phase. The person will need physical therapy to help restore motor function. This can be accomplished by utilizing the services of a home health agency that will send a nurse into the home for assessment of particular needs. The nurse will then coordinate the services of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, who will also visit the home to administer their treatment specialty.
Rehab Therapy:
Rehabilitation is beneficial and desirable for those suffering the effects of a stroke. With rehab, patients are able to regain strength in weak extremities, learn to walk, talk, and swallow. Many patients are able to recover fully through rehab and become independent again in most cases.
About the Author:
Barb Hicks is a licensed registered nurse who is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge about Stroke Recovery. You can find all her articles including Stroke Treatment on Clivir.com.
