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Suffered A Stroke, Slurred Speech, Paralysis In Right Arm. Time Frame For Complete Recovery?

my father was admitted for stroke attack, he can t speak and his right hand doesn t work. but his right leg slowly work. its happened in June 2012. he is quite normal now. but i am very afraid about my father. may i know when will he speak and get the normal activity after this attack and how we will care him. thank you doctor.
Mon, 26 Nov 2012
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Brain stroke involving the left side of brain leads to loss of speech and weakness of right half of body.

For improvement, he should undergo speech therapy and physiotherapy.

It is important to continue blood thinners and cholesterol lowering medicines, as prescribed by his doctor.

If he has high BP or sugar, he should take medicines to control them too.

Recovery takes long time, and continues for up to two years.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
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Suffered A Stroke, Slurred Speech, Paralysis In Right Arm. Time Frame For Complete Recovery?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Brain stroke involving the left side of brain leads to loss of speech and weakness of right half of body. For improvement, he should undergo speech therapy and physiotherapy. It is important to continue blood thinners and cholesterol lowering medicines, as prescribed by his doctor. If he has high BP or sugar, he should take medicines to control them too. Recovery takes long time, and continues for up to two years. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad