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Launching Health Line, the long-term symptoms and recovery time of a stroke will depend on which areas of the brain are affected.
You need to know, a stroke is a condition when the blood that carries oxygen cannot reach the brain. Brain cells can be damaged and can die if left without oxygen for even a few minutes.
A stroke is a condition that requires immediate medical treatment, is potentially lethal, and can affect several parts of the body after the event is over. The following are some of the effects of stroke on the body that are well understood:
1. Muscular System
Depending on which area of the brain is damaged, a stroke can affect a variety of different muscle groups. These changes can range from major to minor, and usually require rehabilitation to improve. A stroke usually affects one side of the brain.
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The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body and the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. If there is a lot of damage to the left side of the brain, you can experience paralysis of the right side of the body. If messages cannot spread properly from the brain to the body’s muscles, this can lead to paralysis and muscle weakness.
Weak muscles have difficulty supporting the body, which tends to add to problems with movement and balance. Feeling more tired than usual is a common symptom after a stroke. That’s called poststroke fatigue. You may need to rest more after activities and rehabilitation.
2. Nervous System
The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous tissue throughout the body. This system sends signals back and forth from the body to the brain. When damaged, the brain does not receive these messages correctly. You may be in more pain than usual or during routine activities that weren’t painful before your stroke.
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This change in perception occurs because the brain may not perceive sensations, such as warm or cold, as it used to. Changes in visual function can occur if the part of the brain that communicates with the eye is damaged. These problems can include vision loss, loss of field of vision, and problems moving the eyes.
In the case of a stroke, there may also be a processing problem which means the brain is not getting the correct information from the eyes. Strokes can also affect nerves in other parts of the body. Foot drop is a common type of weakness or paralysis that makes it difficult to lift the forefoot. Foot drop can cause you to drag your toes along the ground as you walk or bend your knees to lift your foot higher to avoid dragging.
This problem is usually caused by nerve damage and improves with rehabilitation. There is some overlap between areas of the brain and their functions. Damage to the forebrain can cause changes in intelligence, movement, logic, personality traits, and thinking patterns.
Meanwhile, damage to the right side of the brain can cause loss of attention span, problems with focus and memory, and difficulty recognizing faces or objects even though they are familiar. It can also result in behavioral changes, such as impulsivity, dissonance, and depression.
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3. Circulation System
Strokes are often caused by problems in the circulatory system that build up over time. These barriers are often caused by complications related to high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension), smoking, and diabetes.
In general, a stroke can be caused by the rupture of one of the arteries in the brain that triggers bleeding, known as a hemorrhagic stroke, and blocked blood flow, known as an ischemic stroke.
Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke, which is reported to cause almost 90 percent of all strokes. If you’ve had a stroke, you’re at higher risk of having a second stroke or heart attack. To prevent another stroke, doctors will usually recommend lifestyle changes, such as eating healthier and being more physically active.
Doctors may also prescribe medicines to take. Doctors will also recommend getting better control of ongoing health problems such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. If you smoke, you will be encouraged to quit.
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4. Respiratory System
Damage to the areas of the brain that control eating and swallowing can cause you to have problems with these functions. This condition is called dysphagia. Dysphagia is a common symptom after a stroke. Fortunately, this condition can often improve over time.
If the muscles in your throat, tongue, or mouth can’t direct food into your esophagus, food and liquid can enter your airways and settle in your lungs.
This can lead to serious complications, such as infection and pneumonia. Strokes that occur in the brainstem, where your body’s vital functions are controlled, such as breathing, heart rate, and body temperature can also cause breathing problems. This type of stroke is more likely to lead to coma or death.
5. Digestive system During the initial recovery from a stroke, you usually will not be able to be as active as usual. You may also take a different medication. Constipation is a common side effect of some painkillers, not drinking enough fluids, or being physically inactive.
A stroke may also affect the part of the brain that controls your intestines. It can also lead to incontinence, which means a loss of control over bowel function. It is more common in the early stages of recovery and often improves over time.
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6. Urinary or Urinary System
Damage from a stroke can also cause impaired communication between the brain and the muscles that control the bladder.
If this happens, you may need to go to the bathroom more often or urinate while sleeping (wetting the bed), coughing, or laughing. Like bowel incontinence, this is usually an early symptom that can improve over time.
7. Reproductive System
A stroke doesn’t directly change how your reproductive system works. However, a stroke can change how you feel about sex and how you feel about your body. Depression, decreased communication skills, and certain medications can also reduce your desire to have sex due to a stroke.
One of the physical problems that can affect your sex life is paralysis. Sexual activity is still possible, but you and your partner will likely need to make adjustments. Considering its impact, a stroke should not be taken lightly. The best chance to reduce the damage from a stroke is to get medical care as soon as possible.
