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My 15 year old son got a strok and as ber the doctors they did not find sny reasons for that . what is the chance that he can got the stroke?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Illicit drugs: One has to consider the possibility of illicit drugs such as Cocaine or heroine in a boy of15 unfortunately. Another consideration would be acute alcoholism.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Stroke : Stroke is very rare in a 15 year old. A thorough investigation should be conducted to find a cause. This risk of recurrence will depend on the cause

Answered 2/28/2017

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