Strokes are a leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. Find out more about stroke by taking this quiz.
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Ataxia
Ataxia means without coordination. People with ataxia lose muscle control in their arms and legs, which may lead to a lack of balance, coordination, and trouble walking. Ataxia may affect the fingers, hands, arms, legs, body, speech, and even eye movements.
Symptoms of a Stroke
During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain or there is bleeding in the brain. This can damage areas in the brain that control the rest of the body. Get help right away if any of these symptoms come on suddenly, even if the symptoms don’t last.
Effects of Stroke
When an area of the brain is damaged, which typically occurs with a stroke, an impairment may result. An impairment is the loss of normal function of part of the body. Sometimes, an impairment may result in a disability, or the inability to perform an activity in a normal way.
