Stroke In The Human Body
A stroke is a serious medical issue that can affect an individual at any moment. A stroke occurs when the flow of blood in the direction to the brain is blocked, due to a lack of oxygen (Ischemic stroke), or when there is bleeding in the brain, causing brain cells to damage and/or die (Hemorrhagic stroke). Individuals of an older age are more likely to have a stroke, than individuals of a younger age. Individuals who experience a stroke would show the symptoms of sudden weakness; the inability to move (paralysis) or numbness of the face, arms, or legs usually on one side of the body; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding speech; trouble seeing in one or both eyes; problems breathing; dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination,
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At the start of a stroke, it alters an individual’s sensory perception, and other functioning use of the human body. A stroke sends messages within the human body, putting a pause to the bodily functions we use every day. Based on what a stroke affects within the human body, it limits some individuals mentally and physically. As in the article, by Heine & Browning, individuals “feel unconfident, frustrated, embarrassed, vulnerable and socially isolated” (2002, p. 767). Individuals would “have restricted mobility, inadequate awareness of danger and their need for assistance with daily activities…” (Heine & Browning, 2002, p. 767). The way a stroke can have an effect on an individual’s sensory of seeing, hearing, and other important human functions that are used, it can also change the cognitive process after experiencing a stroke. It puts them in a state of low self-esteem if not treated. This puts a delay to the functional limitations being addressed in a timely fashion. The way an individual thinks or feels determines what he or she may do after overcoming a medical condition. Therefore, when working with an individual after a stroke, it would be suitable in helping them mentally to regain their ability to function on their own. This will be done with time and
At the start of a stroke, it alters an individual’s sensory perception, and other functioning use of the human body. A stroke sends messages within the human body, putting a pause to the bodily functions we use every day. Based on what a stroke affects within the human body, it limits some individuals mentally and physically. As in the article, by Heine & Browning, individuals “feel unconfident, frustrated, embarrassed, vulnerable and socially isolated” (2002, p. 767). Individuals would “have restricted mobility, inadequate awareness of danger and their need for assistance with daily activities…” (Heine & Browning, 2002, p. 767). The way a stroke can have an effect on an individual’s sensory of seeing, hearing, and other important human functions that are used, it can also change the cognitive process after experiencing a stroke. It puts them in a state of low self-esteem if not treated. This puts a delay to the functional limitations being addressed in a timely fashion. The way an individual thinks or feels determines what he or she may do after overcoming a medical condition. Therefore, when working with an individual after a stroke, it would be suitable in helping them mentally to regain their ability to function on their own. This will be done with time and