<s>[INST] WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF A STROKE? [/INST] The impact of stroke can be devastating. Whilst some stroke survivors do make a good recovery, relatively quickly, many require significant long-term support.

Stroke can cause a number of both physical and cognitive symptoms including:-

Paralysis
Muscle weakness
Communication difficulties, including the loss of the ability to speak
Praxis (a reduced ability to carry out physical activities / movements)
Difficulty swallowing
Altered vision
Loss of bladder and/or bowel control
Loss of sexual function
Memory loss
Reduced executive function (such as the ability to problem solve, plan and reason)
Along with the physical and cognitive symptoms caused by the stroke many survivors also experience a significant psychological impact, most commonly experiencing symptoms anxiety and depression. Source: ENABLE LAW . Link: https://www.enablelaw.com/news/expert-opinion/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-strokes/. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>