Introduction Stroke is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate treatment. Up to 20% of patients die within four weeks after the onset of stroke despite the best therapy, and almost 40% die within a year. However, even if a stroke is survived, for many patients this can result in a decisive impairment of their everyday … These are the consequences of a stroke!
Follow a stroke on the left side One of the most severe symptoms of a stroke on the left side of the brain is aphasia. As described above, aphasia can present itself in various degrees and forms and can have dramatic effects on everyday and professional abilities. This is usually accompanied by an inability to … Follow a stroke on the left side | These are the consequences of a stroke!
Disturbance of equilibrium An imbalance occurs mainly when the cerebellum or parts of the brain stem are affected. It is usually one of the first symptoms triggered by a stroke. On the one hand, the areas of the brain that process information from our vestibular organ can be affected. On the other hand, nerve cells … Disturbance of equilibrium | These are the consequences of a stroke!
Dysphagia Swallowing disorders occur relatively frequently as a result of hemiplegia caused by a stroke. Those affected have problems swallowing food and keeping liquids in their mouth. If the disorder is severe, inadequate therapy can result in malnutrition and dehydration. However, it is more dangerous if swallowing disorders are caused by nerve cell death in … Dysphagia | These are the consequences of a stroke!
Hearing deterioration and deafness In the course of a stroke, damage to nerve cells can lead to a deterioration of hearing or complete hearing loss. In both cases it is a so-called sensorineural hearing loss, which means that although acoustic stimuli can be correctly perceived and are transmitted through the auditory nerve, the processing of … Hearing deterioration and deafness | These are the consequences of a stroke!
Tremble Far less frequently, affected persons report a pronounced tremor after a stroke. This is the case when a stroke affects certain areas of the brain that play a decisive role in the generation of movement sequences. Since this is a scarring of a brain region, the tremor usually remains permanent unless it is adequately … Tremble | These are the consequences of a stroke!
Many children today suffer from the consequences of lack of exercise and poor nutrition at an early age. Yet physical activity is enormously important for healthy development right from the start. But how can we motivate our little ones to do sports and steer their urge to move in the right direction? Practice makes perfect … Sports and Exercise: Educating Children To Lead an Active Lifestyle
