Symptoms Point to Stroke Location
A stroke can occur anywhere in the brain or just outside it. The symptoms that a stroke victim experiences depend on which area(s) of the brain are involved.
When a stroke occurs in the right hemisphere of the cerebrum, the result may be paralysis on the left side of the body, difficulty reasoning or thinking out solutions to even the simplest problem. A stroke in the left hemisphere can result in paralysis of the right side of the body and may disrupt the ability to speak.
A stroke involving the cerebellum may result in a lack of coordination (ataxia), clumsiness and balance problems, shaking, or other muscular difficulties. This can interfere with a person’s ability to walk, talk, eat and perform other self-care tasks.
Brain stem strokes are the most devastating and life threatening because they can disrupt the involuntary functions essential to life. People who survive may remain in a vegetative state or be left with severe impairments.
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