A syndrome caused by an infarct in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. It is characterized by sensory defects affecting the same side of the face as the infarct and the opposite side of the trunk as the infarct. Patients experience difficulty swallowing and/or speaking
Symptoms of Brain stem stroke syndrome
The following features are indicative of Brain stem stroke syndrome:
vertigo
dizziness
severe imbalance of body
weakness on one side of the body
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Common Causes of Brain stem stroke syndrome
The following are the most common causes of Brain stem stroke syndrome:
hemorrhages
Prevention of Brain stem stroke syndrome
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Brain stem stroke syndrome. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid smoking
maintain normal blood pressure
do exercise to overcome obesity
Occurrence of Brain stem stroke syndrome
Common Gender
Brain stem stroke syndrome can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Brain stem stroke syndrome
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Brain stem stroke syndrome:
CT scan (Computed tomography): To diagnose the disease
MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging): To diagnose the disease
Complications of Brain stem stroke syndrome if untreated
Yes, Brain stem stroke syndrome causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Brain stem stroke syndrome is left untreated:
pneumonia
deep vein thrombosis
seizures
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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