Strokesaurus

A tube that is placed through the person’s nose and down into their stomach to feed them.

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Being unaware of, or ignoring, things on one side of the body.

For similar information see Sensory changes

Pain in a nerve pathway.

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A doctor who specialises in conditions of the brain and nervous system.

For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology

Neuropathic pain occurs when damaged nerves send incorrect or extra messages which cause feelings of pain. One type  is central post stroke pain (CPSP), where the area of your brain that allows you to feel pain is injured. It can cause you to feelings of constant pain in many areas of the body.

For similar information see Pain Management

The ability of the brain to change. After a stroke, pathways in the brain can change so that undamaged parts of the brain can take over the jobs of damaged areas.

For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology

Neuropsychologists specialise in assessing people with difficulties with memory, thinking, decision making or behavioural problems.

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Pain caused by injury or damage to body tissue. You may feel this type of pain if you have shoulder subluxation, contracture, or high muscle tone. The pain will usually be on the stroke-affected side.

 

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Constant, unsteady movement of the eyes. Movement will be jittery, and can be side-to-side, up and down or circular. The eyes of people with nystagmus may flicker when they try to look steadily at something.

 

For similar information see Sensory changes