What lasting effects can a stroke cause?
The effects of a stroke depend on the extent and the location of damage in the brain. Among the many types of disabilities that can result from a stroke are: • Inability to move part of the body (paralysis) • Weakness in part of the body • Numbness in part of the body • Inability to speak or understand words; difficulty communicating • Difficulty swallowing • Vision loss • Memory loss, confusion or poor judgment • Change in personality; emotional problems Why does a stroke affect different parts of the body? Nerve cells in the brain tissue communicate with other cells to control functions including memory, speech and movement. When a stroke occurs, nerve cells in the brain tissue become injured. As a result of this injury, nerve cells cannot communicate with other cells, and functions are impaired. If a stroke occurs on the right side of the brain, the left side of the body is affected, and vice versa. How can stroke be prevented? If you want a to prevent a stroke, you must understand
