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An ischemic stroke develops when a blood vessel (artery) supplying blood to an area of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot

A hemorrhagic stroke develops when a blood vessel (artery) in the brain leaks or bursts (ruptures). This causes bleeding: Inside

An ear exam is a thorough check of the ears. It is done to screen for ear problems, such as hearing loss, ear pain, discharge

After a stroke, keep in mind that you are the most important person in your own recovery. You need to have a major say in the

It is common to feel sad about changes caused by the stroke. Sometimes the injury to the brain from the stroke can cause

A stroke often affects movement and use of one side of the body, so getting dressed is often difficult for people after a stroke

Some people have speech and language problems after a stroke. Their ability to speak, read, or write may be affected. Also, they

Urinary incontinence Some people who have a stroke suffer loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) after the stroke. But

After a stroke, you may not feel temperature, touch, pain, or sharpness on one side of your body. This may lead to injuries such

Depending on what part of the brain was affected, a person may not act the same after a stroke as they acted before the stroke. In