A stroke might look different depending on which side of your brain it affects. Here are common symptoms caused by a right sided stroke.

5 Symptoms of a Stroke on the Right Side of the Brain

A stroke might look different depending on which side of your brain it affects.
For example, if the left side of the body is affected, then the stroke likely
happened on the right hemisphere. What if the right side of the body is
affected? You guessed it, the left hemisphere of the brain was affected by the
stroke. This is called a contralateral relationship.

Each side of the brain also controls different cognitive aspects. In this
article, we will focus on the right side, stay tuned for future blog posts to
learn about the left side.

Related contents

 * Symptoms of left side stroke
   [https://www.neofect.com/us/blog/5-symptoms-left-side-stroke-brain#Symptoms_of_stroke_in_the_cerebellum_and_brainstem]
 * Symptoms of cerebellum/brainstem stroke
   [https://www.neofect.com/us/blog/5-symptoms-left-side-stroke-brain#Symptoms_of_stroke_in_the_cerebellum_and_brainstem]

Common Symtoms of Right Side Stroke
The right side of the brain controls the ability to pay attention, recognize
things you see, hear or touch, and be aware of your own body. Below are some
common symptoms caused by a right side stroke [https://www.neofect.com/us/] and
some ideas for ways to increase awareness and work on these areas of difficulty:



Agnosia
The ability to recognize objects, faces, voices or places can change.

 * Ideas to improve agnosia: * Reinforcement of pairing the name with the object
      or face can be helpful in providing cuing to someone with agnosia. Avoid
      “quizzing” when it comes to agnosia as errorless or guided learning tends
      to be the most effective approach.
   
   

Anomia
The ability to recall names of everyday objects may be affected.

 * Ideas to work on anomia: * Continued practice with activities such as
      flashcards with the object and object name can assist in improving anomia.
      It is important to start with a small number of objects and word pairs to
      encourage success.
   
   



Attention Span
Focusing attention on a conversation or tasks for long periods of time may be
difficult

 * Ideas for improving attention: * Work on different areas of attention
      including sustained attention, trying to start small and taking breaks in
      order to build the ability to sustain attention for a longer period of
      time. Other areas of attention include divided attention where someone may
      switch back and forth between tasks to challenge their attention.
   
   

Perseveration (the repetition of a particular response)
Someone may have difficulty following instructions or answering questions asked
one right after the other. If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke
affecting the right side of the brain, they may repeat answers or movement even
if a new instruction is given or a new question is asked.

 * Ideas to improve perseveration: * Identifying when someone is perseverating
      and assisting by changing the subject to allow the person to get out of
      the loop of their repetitive thoughts can be useful.
   
   

Visual/spatial problems
You may have problems judging distance, size, position and rate of movement and
how parts relate to a whole.

 * Ideas for improving visual/spatial issues: * Identifying the areas of visual
      spatial challenges can be done by your occupational or speech therapist.
      There are specific tasks you can work on to improve your visual and
      perceptual challenges once they’re identified.
   
   





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right side stroke

5 Symptoms of a Right Side Stroke of the Brain

With the abundance of stroke-related research, it’s important to remember that every stroke, just like every person, is different! Here are some examples.

Exercises for each stage of Stroke recovery

We understand that recovering after a stroke can be a confusing journey. Often,
it is helpful for people that have suffered a stroke and their caregivers to
have an idea about what to expect. With the abundance of stroke-related
research, it’s important to remember that every stroke, just like every person,
is different! For example, pre-existing conditions, complications and unexpected
side effects can affect how a person moves through a typical recovery timeline.
Below we list the typical steps in a stroke recovery timeline:

Acute care
Acute care is the time immediately after a stroke, typically within the first 7
days. During this time, internal systems, such as breathing and heart rates, are
stabilized by medical professionals to try to prevent a recurrence.
Rehab exercises and protocols are usually not done at this time unless cleared
by the physician. A therapist may visit and help change positions to reduce
joint stiffness, swelling and pressure sores.



Acute rehabilitation
Acute care is the time immediately after a stroke, typically within the first 7
days. During this time, internal systems, such as breathing and heart rates, are
stabilized by medical professionals to try to prevent a recurrence.
Rehab exercises and protocols are usually not done at this time unless cleared
by the physician. A therapist may visit and help change positions to reduce
joint stiffness, swelling and pressure sores.



Exercises during this period may focus on:

 * Self-care training: Self-care training focuses on adapting to perform
   everyday tasks, such as dressing and eating.
 * Mobility training: Mobility training focuses on learning to use a cane or
   walker, if needed.
 * Functional electrical stimulation: Electrical stimulation is used to help
   jump-start muscles that need a nudge to perform functional activities, like
   holding a spoon or turning a door knob.
 * Daily exercise routines: Daily exercise routines are important to see
   results. This is because the consistency in performing tasks helps create the
   repetition that is required to continue progressing.

Long term rehabilitation
At this point 1 year post-stroke, most people have returned home or to a long
term care facility.
Although most motor and functional recovery happens in the first 3 months, there
is evidence that therapy is helpful throughout a person’s lifetime. For this
reason, it’s important to never give up, neuroplasticity never expires!

Here are options to continue rehab at home:

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   monitoring continued exercise with a wearable fitness device.
 * Robotic assistance- impaired limbs sometimes need a little extra help. Check
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