Signs of a cerebellar infarction

A cerebellar infarction or stroke of the cerebellum can cause various symptoms that are characteristic of a functional failure of this area of the brain. Thus many cerebellar infarctions can be distinguished from strokes in the cerebrum. Since the cerebellum plays a decisive role in many movement processes, deficits occur primarily there.

In addition, disorders of fine motor skills, speech and articulation in general can occur. If typical symptoms of a stroke are present, it is important to confirm or rule out this suspicion as soon as possible. Sensory disturbances are often perceived as tingling on the skin and can be a sign of a stroke.

Especially if tingling of the skin and numbness occur together, the possibility of an acute stroke should be considered. It is also noticeable if the tingling sensation occurs only on one side and on the arm or leg. In general, however, the tingling sensation alone is only in rare cases due to a stroke.

Often, damage to the nerves in the arms or legs or neck is responsible for the tingling sensation. However, if the sensation is accompanied by paralysis or abnormalities of the face, speech and vision, an emergency doctor should be called as a stroke is a likely diagnosis. A stroke can occur in both men and women.

In general, the signs are relatively similar in men and women. Differences are typically caused by the affected brain region and not by gender. However, the “typical signs” are more likely to occur in men than in women.

Classically, sudden paralysis and loss of strength in the arm and leg as well as in the face should be clarified as signs of a stroke. Speech and vision disorders without a recognizable cause, balance problems and the inability to express oneself correctly are also typical signs of a stroke. The classic signs of a stroke also occur in women and should therefore be perceived as such regardless of gender.

Particularly noteworthy are paralysis or reduced strength of individual muscle groups on one side of the body as well as speech and comprehension problems. However, some studies indicate that the signs in women may be less clear than those in men. In addition to the classic signs of a stroke are therefore also possible symptoms: However, these are not very specific symptoms, as they can also occur in the context of many other diseases.

Sudden headaches
Tiredness, exhaustion
Nausea, vomiting
Rotational vertigo
Shortness of breath
chest pain
Heart Stumbling
Face, limb or joint pain
Hiccups