Many people make a full recovery from a stroke, but some people can be left with severe health problems and debilitating conditions. Effects of a stroke may include:
- Speech problems
- Trouble swallowing
- Paralysis (usually regionalised)
- Numbness and loss of feeling
- DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
- Poor balance and coordination
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Lack of movement
- Memory loss
- Blurred or double vision
- Tiredness
In severe cases, people may be left with extensive brain damage which may prevent them from being able to communicate or move; patients who suffer in this way will usually require 24 hour care for the rest of their lives.