Brain stroke symptoms

Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Halfpoint A stroke is like your brain’s version of a heart attack. It happens when a clot blocks or decreases blood flow to part of your brain. It can also happen when a vessel ruptures and leaks blood onto brain tissue. Either way, nearby brain cells can’t get the oxygen they need, which can cause them to die. All strokes are life threatening medical emergencies, but there’s a lot of variation in how you might experience a stroke. Symptoms can depend on the location of the stroke and the extent of damage to surrounding brain tissue. This article looks at the physical, mental, and emotional effects of a stroke and why immediate medical intervention matters. A Physical symptoms of a stroke may include: • weakness, numbness, or paralysis on one side of your body • problems with balance and coordination • vision problems or • sudden headache • trouble swallowing Mental symptoms may include: • trouble • memory and concentration issues • problems with • difficulty performing skilled physical activities such as dressing yourself • impaired spatial awareness, such as difficulty understanding how to use objects or recognizing your own body Stroke can also lead to • crying • feelings of hopelessness, frustration, and anger • social withdrawal • low mood or mood changes • anxiety How location affects symptoms Your • paralysis on the left side of your body • aimless, confused movements • problems with spatial orientation And a • paralysis on the right ...

F.A.S.T. Warning Signs Use the letters in F.A.S.T. to spot a Stroke • F = Face Drooping– Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven? • A = Arm Weakness– Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? • S = Speech Difficulty– Is speech slurred? • T = Time to Call 911– Stroke is an emergency. Every minute counts. Call 911 immediately. Note the time when any of the symptoms first appear. Other Stroke Symptoms Watch for sudden: • Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body • Confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech • Trouble Seeingin one or both eyes • Trouble Walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Severe Headachewith no known cause Un accidente o derrame cerebral ocurre cuando se bloquea el flujo de sangre en las arterias que nutren el cerebro, o cuando ocurre un sangrado en el cerebro mismo o en las membranas que lo rodean. Las mujeres, los hispanos y los afroamericanos en los Estados Unidos tienen mayor riesgo para el accidente o derrame cerebral. Why is knowing F.A.S.T. stroke warning signs important? Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Stroke can happen to anyone — any age, any time — and everyone needs to know the warning signs. On average, 1.9 million brain cells die every minute that a stroke goes untreated. Stroke is an emergency. Call 911 immediately. Early treatmen...

What is a brain stem stroke? A stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted. The way a stroke affects the brain depends on which part of the brain suffers damage, and to what degree. Sitting just above the spinal cord, the brain stem controls your breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. It also controls your speech, swallowing, hearing, and eye movements. Impulses sent by other parts of the brain travel through the brain stem on their way to various body parts. We’re dependent on brain stem function for survival. A brain stem stroke threatens vital bodily functions, making it a life-threatening condition. The most common ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blood clot. A clot can form in an artery that supplies blood to the brain. A clot that forms elsewhere can travel through the blood vessels until it becomes trapped in one that supplies blood to the brain. When blood can’t get to a section of the brain, the brain tissue in that area dies off because it’s not receiving oxygen. Aside from blood clots, an arterial dissection can also cause an ischemic stroke. An arterial dissection is a tear in an artery that supplies blood to the brain. As a result of the tear, blood can accumulate within the arterial vessel wall and cause obstruction of blood flow. This pressure can also lead the wall to burst, rupture, or leak. The other type of stroke is called a Symptoms of stroke depend on which area of the brain is affected. A stroke in the brain stem can interfere...

• Weakness in the face, arm, and/or leg on the right side of the body • Decreased sensation on the right side of the body • Effortful or slurred speech • Speaking fluently but with incorrect or nonword content • Difficulty understanding language • Changes in visual perception • Severe and sudden head pain • Sudden dizziness or loss of balance • Confusion • Left-sided sensory and motor symptoms if the stroke involves areas known as the cerebellum and brain stem Immediately after a left-sided stroke, right-body hemiplegia or hemiparesis will be apparent. After months or longer, the weak areas of the body can become gradually stronger and more coordinated. Individuals with moderate-to-severe weakness are more likely to experience spasticity, with stiffness and tightness of the muscles. Aphasia occurs when the language areas of the brain are damaged. Language is usually located on the left hemisphere of the brain. For nearly all people who are right-handed, the language functions are located on the left side of the brain. Some people who are left-handed have the language centers on the right side of the brain. Cognitive Impairments After a stroke affecting the left hemisphere of the brain, a person can develop difficulty thinking and making decisions. These cognitive deficits, often described as executive dysfunction, can occur due to damage of the left frontal lobe, left temporal lobe, or left parietal lobe. Generally, a larger stroke is expected to cause more severe cognitiv...

Moyamoya disease In moyamoya disease, arteries to your brain become narrow and may even close, leading to reduced delivery of oxygen-rich blood to your brain. This lack of blood flow to the brain can cause a stroke and other symptoms. Moyamoya disease is a rare blood vessel disorder in which the carotid artery in the skull becomes blocked or narrowed. The carotid artery is a major artery that brings blood to the brain. When it's blocked, blood flow to the brain is reduced. Tiny blood vessels then develop at the base of the brain in an attempt to supply the brain with blood. The condition may cause a ministroke, known as a Moyamoya disease most commonly affects children. However, adults may have the condition as well. Moyamoya disease is found all over the world. But it's more common in East Asian countries, especially Korea, Japan and China. This may be due to certain genetic factors in those populations. Moyamoya symptoms Moyamoya disease may occur at any age. But symptoms are most common in children between ages 5 and 10 and in adults between ages 30 and 50. Spotting symptoms early is very important to prevent complications such as a stroke. Moyamoya disease causes different symptoms in adults and children. In children, the first symptom is usually a stroke or recurrent transient ischemic attack (TIA). Adults may experience these symptoms, as well. But adults also may experience bleeding in the brain, known as a hemorrhagic stroke. The bleeding occurs because of the way ...