Muscle atrophy can occur after prolonged illness or periods of malnutrition. Learn more about preventing and reversing atrophy. Loss of muscle bulk and strength is called atrophy. In some ways, atrophy is the opposite of building up muscles. Good...
Methamphetamine, an illegal drug of abuse, can cause hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke due to vasospasm, hypertension, vasculitis, or vascular toxicity. Methamphetamine, an illegal recreational drug of abuse, can cause stroke in habitual or first-time...
Several recreational drugs and substances of abuse can directly cause a stroke and may increase the risk of having one. Drug use is a significant risk factor for strokes, and it is often associated with strokes in young people who do not have the...
The size and location of a stroke are associated with the severity of the outcome. Severe strokes cause substantial disabilities and may be fatal. There is a range of outcomes after a stroke, and the most severe strokes can cause significant...
Low vitamin B12 level can cause high homocysteine levels, which increases the risk of stroke, especially among young people. Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the lesser-known factors that can contribute to stroke risk. Vitamin B12 is an...
Sexuality may be affected after a stroke. Find out what to expect and what you can do about changes in sexual function after stroke. Sexuality can change after a stroke. Strokes are rarely a direct cause of sexual dysfunction. But the stress brought...
You can take an active role in preventing a stroke by adopting healthy lifestyle habits and managing other health conditions that can raise your risk.
As a caregiver to a stroke survivor, learn about different care options, techniques to optimize treatment, and resources to help face daily challenges.
Learn about the issues that may arise for air travelers who have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Many stroke survivors and families of stroke survivors worry about the safety of flying as a passenger in an airplane after a stroke....
The damage from a stroke occurs quickly for several different reasons. Learn more about what really happens to the brain during a stroke. A stroke is the result of interrupted blood supply to the brain. A stroke can occur very quickly and the damage...
It is not always possible to prevent a stroke, but there are ways to stop a TIA from becoming a full stroke. Strokes can cause permanent neurological deficits, while TIAs (transient ischemic attacks) or mini strokes, which are very similar to...
