How your doctors in Novi, and Howell, MI, can help when you’ve had a stroke
If you or someone you know has had a stroke, or is at high risk for stroke, there is help from your rehabilitation doctor. The doctors at Rehabilitation Physicians provide a wide range of medical services, including rehabilitation and treatment of stroke. They have two convenient office locations in Novi, and Howell, MI, to help you recover.
If you are at high risk of stroke, you need to know the facts about this serious event. These are some of the most frequently asked questions and answers about strokes:
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke?
- Experiencing episodes of dizziness
- Feeling like you are going to faint
- Experiencing numbness on one side of your body
- Having blurred vision or vision loss in one eye
- Experiencing difficulty speaking
- Having a sudden, very painful headache
- Losing your balance or being unable to walk
- Having difficulty concentrating and focusing
What Can Cause a Stroke?
- A blood clot which blocks blood flow to your brain, causing an ischemic stroke–this is the most common type of stroke
- A blood vessel ruptures in your brain, causing a uncontrolled bleeding–known as a hemorrhagic stroke
What Can I Do To Prevent a Stroke?
There are several steps you can take to prevent a stroke. Remember to:
- Check your blood pressure frequently
- Take your blood pressure medication as directed
- Practice stress reduction techniques
- Quit smoking
How Can a Rehabilitation Doctor Help When I’ve Had a Stroke?
Your rehabilitation doctor can help you learn new strategies to cope with loss of function from a stroke. Your doctor can teach you adaptive tools and ways to manage your everyday tasks, so you can live independently.
These are just a few frequently asked questions and answers about stroke. To find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of strokes, call the doctors at Rehabilitation Physicians. You can reach them in both the Novi, Livonia, and Howell, MI, locations by calling (248) 893-3200, so call now.