A stroke, which is also called a “brain attack,” happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Parts of the brain are injured or die in both cases. A stroke can result in long-term brain damage, disability, or even death.

According to Dr. April Pruski, a stroke and rehabilitation specialist, “The first three months after a stroke are the most important for recovery and when patients will see the most improvement.”

From this point on, some patients may experience “spontaneous recovery,” which is when a skill or talent that was previously lost due to the stroke reappears.

“After six months, improvements are possible but will be much slower,” the expert adds.

The American Stroke Association warned about the physical consequences of a stroke.

Muscle weakness, fatigue, and foot drop (where the toes grab the ground when walking forward and each stride is higher than usual) are all possible symptoms.

Foot drop can be treated with physiotherapy, which strengthens the ankles and lower leg muscles.

Following a stroke, communication problems such as aphasia can develop, affecting one’s ability to communicate, understand others, and, in some cases, read and write.

Aphasia is a “common problem” among stroke survivors, affecting up to a third of them.

Dysarthria is a condition in which your speech becomes slurred or sluggish, making your voice sound quieter.

Speech and language therapy can help with these stroke-related problems.

Health consequences following a stroke might include everything from behavioral changes to emotional changes to hallucinations and delusions.

Apathy, hostility, and aggression are examples of behavioral changes, as well as “inappropriate behavior.”

Standing too near to others, interrupting others when they are speaking, making insensitive remarks, and acting rashly are all examples.

It is not always possible to return to your previous state before a stroke.

There are, however, ways to get the most out of your rehabilitation.

According to Dr. William Li noted, after a stroke, eating certain foods may help lower the risk of complications and lessen their severity.

What does he advise? To begin, Doctor Li recommends eating Chinese celery, which has a bioactive ingredient known as “NBP” that “improves brain circulation.”

NBP is also reported to reduce brain inflammation, promote nerve cell growth, and “limits brain damage from a stroke.”

Black plums, which have “angiogenesis-stimulating properties,” are another food product that Doctor Li recommends.

As explained by Dr. Li, they “are needed to help your blood vessels heal and grow after a stroke.

“They also contain antioxidants that help reduce inflammation.”

Doctor Li also recommends using rosemary in your diet because it has angiogenesis-stimulating effects.

Furthermore, its constituents, such as rosmarinic acid, “can help prevent the death of brain cells.”

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