Strokes affect people in different ways. Some people who have a stroke lose important brain functions. For example, they might become partly paralyzed or unable to speak. Here are some of the most common long-term problems that can be caused by a stroke:
- Speech problems – People who have a stroke sometimes can’t speak anymore or can’t understand speech. The medical term for this is “aphasia.” Some people might still be able to speak but have slurred speech
- Weakness and movement problems – People who have a stroke sometimes have muscle weakness or paralysis of the left or right side of the The muscle weakness can affect the face, arm, and leg.
People who have a stroke can also have trouble walking, grasping objects, or balancing. Plus, they might not be able to make controlled, planned movements, even if the stroke did not cause weakness or loss of sensation.
- Partial loss of sensation – People who have a stroke sometimes have partial or total loss of feeling on the left or right half of their
- Trouble eating or swallowing – People who have a stroke sometimes have trouble ” Sometimes, this problem causes food to go down the wrong way and into the lungs. This is dangerous because it can lead to lung infections, such as pneumonia. Some people need a feeding tube if they have this problem.
- Problems thinking clearly or interacting with others – People who have a stroke sometimes get confused easily or have trouble staying focused. They can also have behavior changes that make them act differently than they did before the
- Depression – People who have a stroke also sometimes get This can make recovery even harder. It’s important to get treated for depression after a stroke.
Problems with bladder control – People who have a stroke sometimes can’t control their bladder or leak urine. The medical term for this is “urinary incontinence.” It often gets better over time.
