stroke

Stroke: Causes, Warning Signs, Therapy

Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Reduced blood flow in the brain, e.g. due to a blood clot or cerebral hemorrhage, more rarely vascular inflammation, embolisms, congenital bleeding and clotting disorders; risk increased by unhealthy lifestyle, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, age, genetic predisposition, hormone therapies, etc. Examination and diagnosis: Stroke test (FAST test), neurological examination, … Stroke: Causes, Warning Signs, Therapy

Stroke: Symptoms and Warning Signs

What are the symptoms of a stroke? A stroke (apoplexy) causes various neurological disorders and deficits. The nature and severity of these depends primarily on which region of the brain is affected by the damage and whether it is a “silent” or “silent” stroke. A “silent” stroke is a rather mild stroke that occurs at … Stroke: Symptoms and Warning Signs

Spasticity after stroke – therapy

After a stroke a typical picture often occurs,- the so-called hemiparesis, a half-side paralysis. This is due to the fact that, as a result of the stroke, regions in the brain no longer function adequately, which are responsible for the arbitrary motor activity of our body. The right side of the brain is supplied by … Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Exercises | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Exercises In the treatment of spasticity after stroke, it is important that the patient carries out his or her own exercises in order to give the nerves the most targeted input possible. In the beginning, the affected extremity should be activated first. To do this, it is spread out with the healthy arm, gently tapped … Exercises | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Prognosis | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Prognosis The prognosis of spasticity after a stroke is highly variable and can be difficult to generalize. In general, spasticity does not develop until a few weeks after the initial flaccid paralysis. As long as the paralysis persists, an improvement in symptoms may be expected, and sometimes some activity may be regained. If spasticity develops, … Prognosis | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Multiple Sclerosis | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity can also occur in MS. In MS, an autoimmune reaction causes the nerve sheaths to die, resulting in overactivity and hyperreflexia (increased muscle reflexes), but also paralysis when stimuli no longer penetrate the muscle. If there are centres of inflammation in the brain, spastic paralysis can also occur. Spasticity in MS is … Multiple Sclerosis | Spasticity after stroke – therapy

Therapy | Stroke symptoms

Therapy First and foremost, it is important to remove the thrombus as quickly as possible: high blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for strokes, is also controlled by medication. In order to prevent further strokes, the patient is given anticoagulant medication on a permanent basis. In the case of cerebral hemorrhages, for example, … Therapy | Stroke symptoms

Life expectancy | Stroke symptoms

Life expectancy The question of life expectancy in case of stroke depends on the frequency of strokes and their consequences. Every stroke can be fatal. However, the therapy and the patient should also focus on prevention. This is intended to prevent further strokes. After all, every stroke massively reduces the life expectancy of the patient. … Life expectancy | Stroke symptoms

Summary | Stroke symptoms

Summary With a healthy lifestyle and targeted therapy, patients can improve their health status even after a stroke. Prevention is particularly relevant for the patient in order to reduce the risk of further strokes. It is a life-threatening disease that requires immediate treatment. The earlier the treatment begins, the less discomfort the patient experiences and … Summary | Stroke symptoms

Stroke exercises

Stroke is one of the most common diseases in the field of internal medicine and neurology and is increasingly found in older patients. However, younger people such as children or adolescents can also suffer a stroke due to accidents or congenital blood disorders. Physiotherapy is used in the rehabilitation of stroke patients and rebuilds the … Stroke exercises

Exercises for the arms | Stroke exercises

Exercises for the arms To train the arms, the shoulders should also be strengthened. 1) Grab a towel and hold both ends in your right and left hand. In this exercise you can sit or stand. Pay attention to the following points: Then pull the towel apart and go until the towel is at its … Exercises for the arms | Stroke exercises

Exercise language | Stroke exercises

Exercise language In addition to the skeletal muscles, speech can also be affected by a stroke. This is important in the communication between the patient and the therapist, as well as between the patient and his relatives. Here, too, speech therapy exercises can be performed to improve speech ability. Here too, it is important to … Exercise language | Stroke exercises