Treatment for stroke can be done with medications, such as antihypertensives and anticoagulants, thrombolysis, cerebral catheterization and hemostatic therapy, depending on the type of stroke and its severity. It is important that treatment for stroke is started as soon as the first symptoms are identified, because the sooner it is started, the lower the risk […]
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An occupational therapist is a health professional who specializes in the prevention or treatment of physical, mental, emotional or developmental illnesses that limit a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The occupational therapy professional uses techniques or equipment that help the person learn new ways of doing daily activities, develop new skills and rehabilitate […]
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After having a stroke, a person may experience consequences such as muscle weakness, loss of movement control, pain in parts of the body, facial asymmetry, difficulty speaking and/or mental confusion depending on the region of the brain affected. A stroke is a situation caused by the interruption of blood flow through a cerebral vessel or […]
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A hemorrhagic stroke is when a cerebral vessel ruptures, causing bleeding at the site, which can cause symptoms such as intense headache, seizures, vomiting and loss of consciousness, and put the person’s life at risk. Normally, hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to uncontrolled high blood pressure, but it can also be caused by the malformation of […]
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Cerebral hemorrhage is a type of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in which bleeding occurs around or within the brain, due to the rupture of a blood vessel, usually an artery. It is a serious event, usually caused by a blow to the head, which can lead the person to a state of deep unconsciousness, as well […]
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Stroke is a serious condition in which the supply of blood and oxygen to the brain is interrupted or reduced, resulting in symptoms such as sudden headache, paralysis and tingling on one side of the body or mental confusion. A stroke, also known as a stroke, can occur due to an obstruction of a blood […]
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The feeling of fainting can be caused by strong emotions, panic attacks, sudden changes in body position, prolonged exposure to heat, anemia, hypoglycemia, heart attack or stroke, for example. Normally, the feeling of fainting, known scientifically as lipothymia, is accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness, paleness or cold sweat, and passes within a few […]
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The symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), also known as stroke or stroke, can appear from one moment to the next, and depending on the part of the brain that is affected, they manifest themselves differently. Some symptoms that may be noticed are an intense and sudden headache, lack of strength on one side of […]
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A liquid diet is a type of diet recommended to prevent dehydration, facilitate digestion and prevent choking in people who cannot eat solid food, such as in cases of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke or after surgery, for example. Furthermore, this diet is also recommended for preparing some tests, such as colonoscopy, which is a […]
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Tingling in the body can arise from poor circulation, by sitting, lying down or standing in the same position for a long time, but it can also occur due to nutritional deficiencies, compression or nerve damage, for example, or even by more serious conditions such as stroke or heart attack. Depending on its cause, the […]
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