Question 1

is brain swelling normal after a major stroke?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This virtually always happens.

Question 2

help please! is brain swelling normal after a major stroke and how long before we should worry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but few days: Brain swelling always follows death of brain tissue, and maximizes at about 24-36 hrs, and slowly dissipates over the next several days.  Can be a far greater problem in the younger person, and not so severe in the elderly.  The first few days are the crucial period.

Question 3

is swelling of the brain part of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Often: Brain swelling occurs as a result of the rapidity, the cause, and the size of the stroke. A stroke of equal size but faster onset, than the slower one. The larger the stroke, the more likely is the swelling. Hemorrhagic stroke is more likely to provoke swelling than an equal-sized thrombotic stroke.

Question 4

is brain swelling inevitable after right-side ischemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

No it isn't : Brain swelling depends upon the size of injury and whether there has been a hemorrhage .  Larger strokes more likely.

Question 5

after an ischemic stroke, how long does it usually take for the brain swelling to subside?

Accepted Answer

Days: When an ischemic stroke occurs, peak of brain swelling starts in 3-4 days after the stroke.  It will last for several days and then subside slowly.

Question 6

how long does it usually take for the brain swelling to peak & subside from an ischemic stroke?

Accepted Answer

Peak: Swelling or edema from a sizable ischemic cerebral infarct (stroke) tends to peak about 48-72 hrs after initial insult then ebbs over the subsequent 72-96 hours.

Question 7

father at 55yr old had a hemorrhagic stroke. bleeding in the brain stopped, swelling keeps getting worst. will the swelling subside? will he recover?

Accepted Answer

Prognosis of stroke: If the brain swelling subsides,he can recover,but can not predict to what level.Very unlikely to return to normal life.

Talk to the treating doc about the current status.

Question 8

elderly lady had stroke due to blood clot. has brain swelling. in a coma.  stroke induced. chances of survival?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The pre-illness health, speed of recognition and early care all play into this status.The physicians at the bedside have a better access to the information needed to answer this question.

Question 9

75 year old man had a stroke and they had to do surgery because he also had a blood clot 2 with brain swelling how long will it take him to wake up ?

Accepted Answer

If I knew the: answer to that question I would be a lot "higher up" on the scale than a mere mortal physician...if it suits you PRAYER is sometimes helpful....the doctors taking care of this man should be keeping his relatives posted!!!

Hope it's soon
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

89 yr old in hospital on aspirin clopidogrel and
warfarin for stroke and heart attack
has had another stroke and blockage seen on brain scan and swelling left side of brain how come  while on so many thinners is it possible?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately: some "strokes" are BLEEDS...

Speak with her Neurologist 
More information needed

Hope this helps
Dr Z

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Is brain swelling normal after a major stroke?

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Help please! is brain swelling normal after a major stroke and how long before we should worry?

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Is swelling of the brain part of a stroke?

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Is brain swelling inevitable after right-side ischemic stroke?

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After an ischemic stroke, how long does it usually take for the brain swelling to subside?

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How long does it usually take for the brain swelling to peak & subside from an ischemic stroke?

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Father at 55yr old had a hemorrhagic stroke. bleeding in the brain stopped, swelling keeps getting worst. will the swelling subside? will he recover?

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Elderly lady had stroke due to blood clot. has brain swelling. in a coma. stroke induced. chances of survival?

A member asked:

75 year old man had a stroke and they had to do surgery because he also had a blood clot 2 with brain swelling how long will it take him to wake up ?

A member asked:

89 yr old in hospital on aspirin clopidogrel and warfarin for stroke and heart attack has had another stroke and blockage seen on brain scan and swelling left side of brain how come while on so many thinners is it possible?

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