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History Of Stroke. Have Global Aphasia, Dizziness, Eye Trouble. Need Specialist?
My husband had a massive stroke July 2012, he has global aphasia, little use of his right arm , but is now able to walk. He s having more problems with his eyes, getting dizzy and whatever else he tries to tell me. It s really slowed his progress, and can t attend therapy s that s still needed. Is there something special my eye doctor should be able to do or do I go to a specialist? What specialist titles I should look for? Will his eyes get better? He s getting more depressed, he was a very active person.
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Left hemispheric stroke, as in your husband, is always more challenging than the right hemispheric stroke, as aphasia occurs with left sided strokes.
It is good to note that your husband is recovering well.
You should consult a neurologist or neuro-ophthalmologist to evaluate his eye symptoms. Treatment of eye symptoms would make him positive and more confident regarding his future recovery.
In the meanwhile, continue his physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
If he is depressed, antidepressants would also help.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
Left hemispheric stroke, as in your husband, is always more challenging than the right hemispheric stroke, as aphasia occurs with left sided strokes.
It is good to note that your husband is recovering well.
You should consult a neurologist or neuro-ophthalmologist to evaluate his eye symptoms. Treatment of eye symptoms would make him positive and more confident regarding his future recovery.
In the meanwhile, continue his physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
If he is depressed, antidepressants would also help.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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