Stroke mimics and functional stroke
This page is about stroke symptoms that are not caused by a stroke. Here we explain stroke mimic diagnosis, symptoms and treatments.
Physical effects of stroke guide
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
Some of the most common effects of stroke are physical and include things like muscle weakness and fatigue. This guide describes some of the physical effects of stroke and explains how they are diagnosed and treated.
Seizures and epilepsy after stroke
Some people can experience post-stroke seizures. A small number of people go on to develop epilepsy, which is a tendency to have repeated seizures. Find out about the different types of seizures and how epilepsy is diagnosed and treated.
Pain after stroke
Around 30% of survivors experience pain after stroke. Post-stroke pain includes muscle and joint pain such as spasticity and shoulder pain. Learn about the causes and treatments.
Problems with memory and thinking guide
Resource type: Information leaflet
Publication type: Stroke information
This guide talks about some common problems that can happen because of this and what you can do about them. It’s aimed at people who have had a stroke.
Bladder and bowel problems
A stroke often causes problems with bladder and bowel control. These usually improve in the early weeks after the stroke, but around a third of stroke survivors may have longer term difficulties.
Equipment for independent living
Find information on the types of equipment and technology you can use to help with daily life after a stroke.
Locked-in syndrome after brain stem stroke
A stroke in the brain stem can cause the very rare condition of locked-in syndrome, where the person is conscious but unable to move apart from their eyes.
Support with the effects of stroke
Browse through a list of organisations that can provide support and information to help with the effects of stroke.
New aphasia research: What are the benefits of EVA Park?
Thursday 25 August 2016
Published in the online journal PLOS One, a new study looks at the potential benefits of a virtual reality tool for aphasia called EVA Park. The study was funded by the Stroke Association.