According to specialist doctor Huynh Tan Vu, Head of the Day Treatment Unit, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Campus 3, stroke is the most common cause of serious disability in adults.
The extent and scope of impact of a stroke is not the same in each case, depending on the level of damage, ability to recover, stage of disease, medical treatment received… In addition to the effects
Many stroke patients have cognitive impairment.
Patients may also confuse sensations, such as heat and cold.
Because brain injuries can slow or reduce a patient’s ability to process information and communicate, very simple tasks such as following instructions, listening comprehension, reading and writing can become big tasks for the patient.
Every year in Vietnam, about 200,000 people have strokes, 50% of whom die.
Besides, the psychological and emotional sequelae of stroke are also very difficult to recognize and become a challenge in the recovery process.
After a stroke, feelings of anxiety and fear are also a typical reaction in patients.
According to Dr. Vu, up to 50% of stroke victims said they experienced emotional disorders at some point, described as `uncontrollable emotions.`
Relatives may observe the patient’s uncharacteristic emotions or notice that emotions cycle rapidly (i.e. crying one minute and laughing the next) for no apparent reason.
`There are sequelae that can be recovered, but there are also sequelae that last long. Without a stroke, there will be no sequelae. It is best to control the risks of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and stroke.
Thu Anh