18 Tiredness after stroke

Type: Factsheets

Code: 01F18

Tiredness after stroke is very common. It is often described as one of the silent symptoms after stroke that can be overlooked by the medical profession, but which can have a significant impact on a stroke survivor’s well-being.

It is thought that the recovery and rehabilitation process that a stroke survivor experiences contributes to feeling this way. It is also the case that older people tend to feel more tired, along with those who felt tired prior to having a stroke. Sometimes medical conditions such as diabetes can also have an impact. This factsheet contains some useful information about tiredness along with tips for how to manage this.

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