Question 1

disorientation of the senses. is that a stroke?

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Not sure: "disorientation of the senses" implies a delirium -- and stroke is one possible cause of this medical emergency.  Other possibilities include drugs, toxins, hypoxia, infections, endocrine problems, acute metabolic problems like dehydration, etc.  To be sure about what's causing this, the person needs urgent medical evaluation.

Question 2

is it normal to still have confusion after a stroke?

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Not sure: If there is new onset of stroke within few days, it is possible that this person may be confused. But with the couple of days after the stroke, it may or may not have ongoing confusion. The reason for that is that maybe this person might have heart attack, blood clot, more stroke, infections, swelling of brain, damage where the language is processing, medication induced or permanent brain damage.

Question 3

confusion, keeps repeating qs but was ok five days ago. what does this to 92 yo with history of stroke>?

Accepted Answer

POSSIBLY ANOTHER: Stroke or occult infection changing her baseline mental status. Should be seen by doctor.

Question 4

diagnosed with tonsillitis 2 days ago thinking i had a heat stroke. confusion was a symptom. feeling better but still confused. is this my anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Confusion: Is usually considered medically urgent, if not emergent. 
I’m not trying to be an alarmist, but I would encourage you to seek consultation in an ER or urgent care as soon as possible, given that I don’t have further information. 
Confusion after "heat stoke" and an infection warrants evaluation.

Question 5

mom 85.stroke 3 yrs ago shows no signs of dementia 3 yrs later other than mild forgetfulness rarely and confusion also rare. does she have dementia?

Accepted Answer

Dementia is a term: widely used (often inaccurately) to describe a number of chronic brain disorders including MULTIPLE small strokes.  A single stroke is unlikely to result in this type of "global" dementia.
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 6

some say tias & mini strokes are the same & leave no foot print. others say theres a difference. is there? i had a tia w/ a footprint- memory, confusion, word recall. also can they be seen on imaging long after. seeing neuro ill ask him but curio?

Accepted Answer

: TIA’s stand for transient ischemic (brain) attacks caused by reversible reduction blood flow to the brain. They often serve as a warning before a stroke and must be handled urgently

Question 7

i have eye pressure, eyes ache, seeing halos, color changes, lights too bright, too much detail. enhanced smell. confusion. er visit, no stroke. ?

Accepted Answer

Vision problem: the best first step will be to see eye doctor, the problem may be vision and eye problem. ER will not solve the problem

Question 8

did i have a mini-stroke? i am confused and have difficulty solving easy problems.

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Probably not: A 'mini stroke' is stroke symptoms that last less than 24 hours and then resolves.   Also stroke symptoms usually have motor or sensation changes and one sided body symptoms.  Many things can cause confusion and changes in mentation - you really should see your doctor for a workup.

Question 9

confused. is a stroke a cardiovascular disease?

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Yes: Its all related to the circulation system.

Question 10

ef is 48% without dilation and normal dimensions. stroke volume low. how possible with normal structure?  recheck confirmed it. i'm 25, confused.

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LVEF is 48% without dilation: Yes , the LVEF is diminished, normal is 55-70%.
Did you drink in the past?, smoker?, what is your weight, and your height, have you had multiple viral infections, family history of heart failure ( mother, father, uncles, grand-parents, brothers etc), 
The condition is called "cardiomyopathy". 
The different types of the disease have different causes, signs and symptoms, and outcomes.
Cardiomyopathy can be acquired or inherited. "Acquired" means you aren't born with the disease but you develop it due to another disease, condition, or factor. "Inherited" means your parents passed the gene for the disease on to you. In many cases, the cause of cardiomyopathy isn't known.
Cardiomyopathy can affect people of all ages. However, certain age groups are more likely to have certain types of cardiomyopathy. This document focuses on cardiomyopathy in adults.
Some people who have cardiomyopathy have no signs or symptoms and need no treatment. For other people, the disease develops rapidly, symptoms are severe, and serious complications occur.
Treatments for cardiomyopathy include lifestyle changes, medicines, surgery, implanted devices to correct arrhythmias, and a nonsurgical procedure. These treatments can control symptoms, reduce complications, and stop the disease from getting worse.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common type of the disease. It mostly occurs in adults aged 20 to 60. Men are more likely than women to have this type of cardiomyopathy.
Dilated cardiomyopathy affects the heart's ventricles and atria. These are the lower and upper chambers of the heart, respectively.
The disease often starts in the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber. The heart muscle begins to dilate (stretch and become thinner). This causes the inside of the chamber to enlarge. The problem often spreads to the right ventricle and then to the atria as the disease gets worse.
When the chambers dilate, the heart muscle doesn't contract normally. Also, the heart can't pump blood very well. Over time, the heart becomes weaker and heart failure can occur. Symptoms of heart failure include fatigue (tiredness); swelling of the ankles, feet, legs, and abdomen; and shortness of breath.
Dilated cardiomyopathy also can lead to heart valve problems, arrhythmias, and blood clots in the heart.

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Disorientation of the senses. is that a stroke?

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Is it normal to still have confusion after a stroke?

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Confusion, keeps repeating qs but was ok five days ago. what does this to 92 yo with history of stroke>?

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Diagnosed with tonsillitis 2 days ago thinking i had a heat stroke. confusion was a symptom. feeling better but still confused. is this my anxiety?

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Mom 85.stroke 3 yrs ago shows no signs of dementia 3 yrs later other than mild forgetfulness rarely and confusion also rare. does she have dementia?

A member asked:

Some say tias & mini strokes are the same & leave no foot print. others say theres a difference. is there? i had a tia w/ a footprint- memory, confusion, word recall. also can they be seen on imaging long after. seeing neuro ill ask him but curio?

A member asked:

I have eye pressure, eyes ache, seeing halos, color changes, lights too bright, too much detail. enhanced smell. confusion. er visit, no stroke. ?

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Did i have a mini-stroke? i am confused and have difficulty solving easy problems.

A member asked:

Confused. is a stroke a cardiovascular disease?

A member asked:

Ef is 48% without dilation and normal dimensions. stroke volume low. how possible with normal structure? recheck confirmed it. i'm 25, confused.

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