Guide To The Symptoms Of An Ischemic Stroke

Issues With Balance And Walking

It is not uncommon for a patient having an ischemic stroke to experience issues with balance and walking. These symptoms often appear because of sudden weakness in the affected individual's leg. This weakness occurs due to the lack of blood flow to the nerves responsible for the impulses that trigger the movement of the leg muscles. Other stroke-related causes of balance and walking problems can be related to an individual's visual ability.

An ischemic stroke that impairs an individual's ability to relate their body position to space and objects around them can cause them to be unable to walk or keep their balance. An individual having an ischemic stroke may complain about feeling dizzy. They may appear to be clumsy on their feet, stumble, or have trouble just standing up. Patients who have an ischemic stroke who experience other stroke symptoms may appear to have an abnormal gait if their balance is being affected.