

Strokes that affect different parts of the brain or multiple parts of the brain at the same time can cause different sequelae
1 Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body: If the stroke occurs on the right side of the brain, the left side of the body and face will be affected. The opposite is true for strokes that occur on the left side of the brain (the right side of the face and body will be affected). 2 The body feels tired frequently: After a stroke, the body will feel tired, which usually starts to subside after a few months. But for some people, fatigue can continue for years. 3 pasticity: When you try to move a limb, the muscles contract (shorten or tighten). This creates stiffness and tightness, known as "spasticity." Spasticity also affects the tendons and soft tissues around the muscles, making them tense or rigid. This makes stretching the muscles much more difficult. If left untreated, parts or entire muscles can become fixed in an abnormal position, often causing pain. Physical therapy can be helpful. 4 Epilepsy (Uncontrolled Seizures): It is a brain malfunction that alters a person's awareness. A seizure may last only a few seconds or several minutes. It can trigger involuntary body movements, unusual sensations, or a loss of natural reflexes. Various studies provide different insights into how often seizures occur after a stroke. While seizures are not painful, they can be distressing and disorienting. 5 COMMON COMMUNICATION ISSUES AFTER A STROKE: Stroke survivors may experience discomfort that affects their control over the muscles in the face, tongue, and mouth. Those with speech disorders may know exactly what they want to say but may speak slowly. Their voice may sound slurred, muffled, hoarse, or nasal. 6 BRAIN MEMORY AND MOTOR COORDINATION: Different parts of the brain control specific types of thinking. Depending on where the stroke occurs in the brain, different cognitive issues may arise. Stroke survivors may have trouble with memory. Planning, organizing ideas, or making decisions can also be difficult. Stroke affects memory, and many survivors face challenges related to it. 7 COMMON EMOTIONS AND PERSONALITY CHANGES AFTER A STROKE: After a stroke, people often experience emotional and behavioral changes. This happens because the brain controls our behavior and emotions. A stroke can make a person forgetful, careless, irritable, or confused. Stroke survivors may also feel anxious, angry, or depressed. Their behavior depends on which part of the brain is affected and the severity of the damage. 8 Effects of Emotional Disturbance After a Stroke: When the parts of the brain that control emotions are damaged, stroke survivors often become easily tearful. Some may experience uncontrollable laughter or sudden mood swings. These are physical effects of a stroke.Information from the American Stroke Association, dedicated to stroke recovery.