Can You Have A Heart Attack And A Stroke At The Same Time?How Does This Affect The Person?
2007-03-24 11:38:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
After a stroke many people have difficulty swallowing, a condition called dysphagia. Dysphagia can affect up to 65 percent of stroke survivors, and is caused by weakness in the muscles of the mouth and throat. Dysphagia is a serious problem that can cause potentially life threatening complications
2007-03-24 17:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warning signs of a stroke
* Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
* Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
* Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
* Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
* Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
If you are parilized after the stroke I would assume that it can affect your swallowing.
Stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease. It affects the arteries leading to and within the brain
2007-03-24 18:53:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can cause a problem with swallowing. My experience was that the person had to use a hand held suction device until able to swallow again.
I imagine you can have both at the same time. If the person survives the events rehabilitation will begin but I expect that the person will be scared.
2007-03-24 18:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by firstyearbabyboomer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother and grandfather both had numerous strokes before death and yes, it did effect both their abilities to swallow! They choke from the stroke damage!
2007-03-24 23:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋