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Physical Effects of Stroke Are Numerous Bethlehem

Each patient's stroke experience is different and depends on the type of stroke and which areas of the brain are damaged.

• Vision: Visual disturbances post-stroke can be perception problems or vision loss.
• Sleep: A stroke can impact the way a person sleeps in a number of ways.
• Seizures: Sudden episodes of abnormal or disorganized electrice activity in the brain can be characterized by spasms or convulsions.
• Incontinence: A lack of ability to control bladder and/or bowel movements.
• Paralysis: The inability of a muscle or group of muscles to move voluntarily can effect any part of a stroke survivor's body.
• Dysphagia: Paralysis of the throat muscles, which can disrupt the swallowing process.
• Hemiparesis: A movement impairment charcterized by weakness or the inability to move one side of the body.
• Spasticity: A form of paralysis in which muscles are tight and stiff.
• Foot Drop: A condition in which weakness or paralysis limits the ability to raise the front part of the foot.
• Pain: Most stroke survivors experience some form of post-stroke pain.
• Fatigue: Post-stroke fatigue is chronic and rest does not always make it better.

Source: National Stroke Assoc®

Baseline Medical features a 10 minute non-invasive vascular ultrasound exam of the carotid arteries in the neck to learn about individual's risk for heart disease and stroke. Serious disease can be diagnosed and treated before it is a life-changing health issue.

Just as your physician would recommend a cancer screening with a colonoscopy or mammogram is why Baseline Medical supports physicians who agree that screenings for heart disease and stroke are just as important. The screening results identify the problem and send the warning in time.

All individuals receive a copy of the test results immediately.
Baseline Medical services Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and New York.