What can make a stroke worse?

The situations that most often cause progressing noncardioembolic infarcts—severe stenosis or occlusion of large arteries and penetrating artery disease—have in common severe flow reduction to ischemic brain areas. Hypoperfusion and distal embolization are the 2 mechanisms that lead to progressive infarction.

Do and don’ts in stroke?

Since you don’t know which type of stroke the person is having, don’t give any medication that could make bleeding worse. Don’t give the person anything to eat or drink. Avoid giving food or water to someone having a stroke. A stroke can cause muscle weakness throughout the body and, in some cases, paralysis.

How do you talk to a stroke victim?

When communicating with a stroke survivor who has communication problems (aphasia), it is helpful to:

1. Be patient.
2. Eliminate distractions.
3. Keep the questions simple, so that the survivor may reply using yes or no.
4. Keep commands and directions simple.
5. Speak in a normal voice at normal loudness.

What brings on a stroke?

There are two main causes of stroke: a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), that doesn’t cause lasting symptoms.

How can you help a stroke patient at home?

How to Care for a Stroke Patient at Home

1. Encourage daily rehabilitation exercise.
2. Don’t do too much, but be helpful.
3. Talk with social workers or case managers for tips.
4. Talk with an OT for house modification recommendations.
5. Keep a record of side effects from medication.
6. Be on the lookout for new stroke side effects.

What foods should stroke victims avoid?

Limit foods high in saturated fat such as biscuits, cakes, pastries, pies, processed meats, commercial burgers, pizza, fried foods, potato chips, crisps and other savoury snacks. Limit foods which contain mostly saturated fats such as butter, cream, cooking margarine, coconut oil and palm oil.

Is banana good for stroke patient?

Potassium: Potassium controls blood pressure and may result in a better outcome after a stroke. Bananas, which can be easily eaten when pureed, are rich in potassium.

What did I need from visitors after a stroke?

I desperately needed their kindness. I needed to be touched – stroke my arm, hold my hand or gently wipe my face if I’m drooling. I know it can be very uncomfortable for a healthy person to try to communicate with someone who has had a stroke, but I needed my visitors to bring me their positive energy.

How to communicate with a stroke survivor?

How to Communicate With a Stroke Survivor 1 Make eye contact. 2 Make physical contact – hold their hand or touch their arm. 3 Speak slowly and clearly. Unless they have suffered hearing loss,… 4 Ask simple questions that would require only yes or no answers,… 5 Give them time to respond verbally and/or physically.

Is there spiritual recovery after a stroke?

A study published in 2008 by nurses and doctors at Queens University in Canada ( The psychosocial spiritual experience of elderly individuals recovering from stroke: a systematic review) concluded that in the days leading up to a stroke and the early days right after a stroke, stroke patients are most likely to be confused and frightened.