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Which Condition Causes Stroke Like Symptoms?

Hi , what conditions can mimic a stroke ? combination of medications taken ? My husband has been having symtoms that look like a stroke such as mouth drooping but it clears up within a few minutes. we have been to the ER before when this has happened , a CT shows no stroke. My husband has a spinal nerve stimulator for nerve damage in his lower back and can not have an MRI.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Major things which will cause stroke is high blood pressure, weak heart unable to pump blood till brain level, clotting in blood vessels etc. And this things will cause either ischemia or haemorrhage in brain blood vessels that's is carotid arteries going to brain. And symptoms can be weakness of hand or leg muscles, imbalance, coordination defect, speech disturbance, sensation loss at affected body area etc. Now the symptoms and severity also depends on the amount of damage has happen due to stroke. The medications specifically we can not point out here but person who is on medication for seizures as well antidepressants and cardiac problem like blood thinner and all should check all medication and discuss the problem with their doctor before starting it.
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Which Condition Causes Stroke Like Symptoms?

Major things which will cause stroke is high blood pressure, weak heart unable to pump blood till brain level, clotting in blood vessels etc. And this things will cause either ischemia or haemorrhage in brain blood vessels that s is carotid arteries going to brain. And symptoms can be weakness of hand or leg muscles, imbalance, coordination defect, speech disturbance, sensation loss at affected body area etc. Now the symptoms and severity also depends on the amount of damage has happen due to stroke. The medications specifically we can not point out here but person who is on medication for seizures as well antidepressants and cardiac problem like blood thinner and all should check all medication and discuss the problem with their doctor before starting it. Take care