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A member asked:
After an ischemic stroke, how long does it usually take for the brain swelling to subside?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
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.
Answered 2/14/2019
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Ischemic stroke: Usually it takes several weeks to completely clear the swelling though sometimes it can clear in sooner, meaning within 2-3 weeks. It is all based on how severe the stroke affected the brain.
Answered 8/19/2017
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Depends : If it is a small stroke, a week or two. If it us a larger stroke it can take quite a bit of time for all the swelling to go away (2-6) weeks.
Answered 1/9/2018
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