What is post-stroke fatigue? Tiredness affects everyone, and there are many reasons why you might feel tired, such as lack of sleep or a busy day. Usually a good rest makes you feel better. Post-stroke fatigue can be characterised by a lack of energy, or the need to rest every day or nearly every day. If this has occurred since …
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14th July 2017What is happening? The doctors and nurses looking after you think that your symptoms may be caused by a blood clot blocking blood supply to the brain. If left untreated this may result in a disabling stroke. A stroke can potentially cause limb weakness, speech difficulty, visual changes and other complications. Quick treatment is needed to restore the blood supply …
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21st October 2016What is a TIA? TIA stands for ‘Transient Ischaemic Attack’. A TIA is the sudden onset of stroke-like symptoms that resolves within 24 hours (but most commonly within thirty minutes). It usually occurs due to a temporary blockage in the blood supply to the brain. If your symptoms have lasted longer than 24 hours it is likely you have had …
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