<s>[INST] Do victims of a stroke ever return to normal after suffering a stroke? [/INST] The extent of recovery varies. A stroke kills brain cells. The extent of the brain damage and the size of the stroke are directly related to the extent of the impairments. People who suffer a minor stroke may have only slight impairments, such as a weak arm or leg. A massive stroke, however, can cause a person to lose the ability to read, write, or speak. It also can cause paralysis. Fortunately, with rehabilitation therapy, about 25% of victims recover with slight impairments and an additional 10% recover almost completely. Source: EMORY HEALTH CARE. Link: https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/brain-health-center/treatments/stroke-faqs#:~:text=Am%20I%20at%20risk%20for,compelling%20reason%20to%20quit%20smoking.. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>