

People often experience some spontaneous but incomplete recovery. According to the American Stroke Association, 10% of people who have a stroke need care in a long-term care facility and 40% have moderate to severe impairments. Stroke is a leading cause of acquired permanent disability. Some people recover quickly, while others may need long-term rehabilitation. It has a lot to do with the severity of the injury to your brain and how quickly treatment starts. Stroke recovery is different for each person. A cerebellar stroke can cause symptoms such as: Your cerebellum sits just above your brain stem. A brain stem stroke can affect all these systems, and symptoms can occur on both sides of your body.Ī severe brain stem stroke can lead to locked-in syndrome, a condition in which you’re conscious but cannot move or speak. Your brain stem regulates consciousness, blood pressure, and breathing. The exact location of the stroke can also cause specific types of symptoms.

A stroke can cause physical, cognitive (mental), and emotional symptoms in both the short and the long term.
