Many people have suffered a stroke or have witnessed a relative or friend who suffered a stroke. Some people recover fully, while another recover with moderate to severe disability. On the other end of the spectrum is death. The outcome is based on the presence and number of risk factors as well as the care someone receives after a stroke.

The importance of regular follow-up with your doctor
If you have suffered a stroke, you need to follow up with a neurologist so that you won’t suffer a repeat stroke. This is because the conditions that caused the first stroke are still likely to be present.
Identification of the risk factor for a stroke is important. These risk factors include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, excessive alcohol intake and lack of exercise.
Your doctor will also help to address these and other complications that may occur following a stroke.
Your doctor will help you to:
• Identify the causes of the stroke and treat them.
• Put you on medications to prevent a second stroke.
• If you are suffering from disabilities (like post-stroke pain) following a stroke, the doctor will help modify these.
• Refer you to other specialists if required.

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