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Title: Why is stroke induced paralysis sometimes temporary or sometimes permanent?
Post by: Pseudoscience-is-malarkey on 30/12/2022 17:22:32

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Title: Re: Why is stroke induced paralysis sometimes temporary or sometimes permanent?
Post by: evan_au on 30/12/2022 22:14:34

It depends on how extensive the damage is, and whether there are nearby areas of the brain that can take over the damaged areas (when given suitable training).
- A major factor in the extent of the damage is how quickly the patient can be taken to hospital, diagnosed and given suitable treatment. The brain is very oxygen-hungry, and an hour can make a big difference to the amount of damage.
- Physiotherapy and similar rehabilitation can help with recovery, if the damage is not too extensive, and the rehabilitation is affordable
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroke#Prognosis