Clonus after stroke appears as uncontrollable, rhythmic muscle contractions. Although this can mimic tremors, clonus is its own condition and needs to be treated as
Childlike behavior after stroke can be distressing for both the survivor and caregiver. Generally, changes in behavior after stroke are related to the neurological impact of stroke,
Stroke is a serious, life-changing injury that can result in a wide variety of secondary effects. Among these secondary effects is nerve pain, or neuropathy.
Are your post stroke symptoms getting worse? Sometimes regression after stroke is a normal part of the recovery process, but it can also be a sign
Left hemiplegia describes paralysis of the left side of the body due to neurological injury. This secondary effect commonly occurs following a stroke or traumatic
Seizures after a stroke occur because of changes in electrical activity within the brain. However, just because you’ve had a stroke does not mean you’ll
Post-stroke movement disorders, such as tremors, affect 1-4% of stroke survivors. Tremors after stroke are characterized by rhythmic, unintentional shaking of one or more body
Fatigue and excessive sleeping after stroke may fall under a condition known as excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), or hypersomnia. People with EDS often feel overcome by the
When a loved one falls into a coma after stroke, it can be very distressing. While it is impossible to know if or when someone
Combative or aggressive behavior after stroke is a negative secondary effect frequently observed in survivors. This is especially true in the acute stage of recovery.
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