My dad had a stroke this past weekend. He is 75, fairly active, likes to walk. Non-smoker Non-drinker. Has type II diabetes. He had surgery yesterday to remove blood/fluid that was causing pressure on his brain. His right hand and leg were affected and his speech became haulting. 36 hours later he seems alert, but cannot speak or move his right side? Will he regain his speech or regain mobility on the right side? What are the statistics?
2006-09-20 07:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by carpediem 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I do not have statistics, but get RIGHT ON THE THERAPY. The sooner the better the chance for recovery. There are a number of on-line support groups fro stroke victims and families. Search for "stroke suppport" and you get SEVEN MILLION hits. I have experience with:
http://www.strokenetwork.org/
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4730
http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200037
2006-09-20 08:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hemorrhagic stroke is divided into two types. * Intracerebral hemorrhage is focal bleeding from a blood vessel in the brain parenchyma. The cause is usually hypertension. Typical symptoms include focal neurologic deficits, often with abrupt onset of headache, nausea, and impairment of consciousness. Diagnosis is by CT or MRI. Treatment includes BP control, supportive measures, and, for some patients, surgical evacuation. * Subarachnoid hemorrhage is sudden bleeding into the subarachnoid space. The most common cause of spontaneous bleeding is a ruptured aneurysm. Symptoms include sudden, severe headache, usually with loss or impairment of consciousness. Secondary vasospasm (causing focal brain ischemia), meningismus, and hydrocephalus (causing persistent headache and obtundation) are common. Diagnosis is by CT or MRI; if neuroimaging is normal, diagnosis is by CSF analysis. Treatment is with supportive measures and neurosurgery or endovascular measures, preferably in a referral center.
2016-03-26 23:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your dad B12 immediately, tell him to melt it under tongue,
U can tell your doc if u want, most docs prescribe b12 after a stroke.
Make him drink lots of green tea and water.
He will get it all back with proper nutrition and therapy.
Make sure he takes naps and breath deep breaths.
The B12 is your main key.
Blueberries will be great too....
2006-09-20 08:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on about 100 things. Ask the doctor.
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2006-09-21 06:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by dilse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋