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Paralysis (Paresis, Paralysis, Plegia)

What is a stroke?
Paralysis is a condition characterized by loss of sensation, resulting in a reduction or loss of muscle function. In case of paralysis, the patient experiences a decrease or loss of motor function and/or sensory defects. Statistically, the most common type of paralysis is unilateral paralysis. They involve the right or left side of the body. Strokes are more common in older people than in younger people. 

Causes of paralysis
Paralysis is often the result of destruction, displacement, ischemia or hemorrhage in the spinal cord or other parts of the nervous system. 

Some causes determine the etiopathology;

Peripheral neuropathies, cerebral strokes, trauma, Parkinson's disease, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, poliomyelitis, botulism, Gullian Barr syndrome. In rare cases, drug-induced strokes have also been reported.

Types of paralysis: usually classified according to the localization involved. 

- Monoplegia: Involvement of only one limb

- Hemiplegia Unilateral involvement of the left arm and leg of the body

- Paraplegia Involvement of the legs and pelvis and lower regions

- Tetraplegia/quadriplegia: Involvement of both legs or arms

What are the problems that can be encountered after a stroke?
Strokes can also cause other health problems, often called comorbid, that go along with the stroke. In particular, intestinal peristalsis and defecation problems, urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, ulcerative tissue damage due to excessive tension or pressure on certain tissues, and psychological problems may occur.

Prognosis of strokes: The treatment of stroke-associated damage varies depending on the age of the patient, the area of stroke involvement, the extent of the damage, and the time elapsed since the first moment.

75% of stroke survivors are around 60 years of age. Strokes are the 3rd leading cause of death. Strokes occur as a result of acute interruption or reduction of blood flow to the brain. Since there is not enough oxygenation in the body, damage occurs in the brain. 

Stroke symptoms;
- Sudden loss of strength and numbness in the arm or leg, often on one side of the body,

- Sudden confusion, difficulties in understanding and speech,

- Blurred vision, unilateral or bilateral vision loss

- Sudden and severe headache,

- It can be observed as dizziness, difficulty walking, loss of balance and coordination.

How to recognize a stroke in the first moment?
If there is weakness or loss of movement in the arm or leg, the patient is asked to lift both arms. If the face shifts to one side, the patient is asked to pretend to smile. If there is a difference in speech, a sentence can be repeated. If there are difficulties in any of these, it should be taken into consideration that there is a risk of stroke.

Since it is very important to start treatment in the first 6 hours, health units should be contacted quickly. The first interventions related to stroke are performed with the consultation of cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery. Following the first interventions, rehabilitation studies, integrative and complementary practices can be initiated after the stroke condition is taken under control. 

The extent of paralysis-related damages after the first intervention will affect the success of the rehabilitation process. The goal of rehabilitation practices varies depending on the localization of the paralysis damages. In this process

  - Studies targeting loss of sensation and movement in the extremities

- Studies to reduce the aesthetic and functional losses of the defect in mimic muscles due to facial damage

- Reducing problems with speech and swallowing functions

- Reducing defecation and urination problems

- Elimination of risk factors

Carrying out the rehabilitation process and integrative and complementary approaches in consultation with neurology, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery and cardiology units, which carry out the first studies on stroke and follow up the process, will contribute to the success of the studies. 

What do integrative complementary studies and GETAT (Traditional and Complementary Medicine) practices aim for?
1.Elimination of possible risk factors: Especially among modifiable factors 
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)

- Diabetes

- Hyperlipidemia

- High cholesterol

- Atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular problems

- Smoking and alcohol use

- Obesity and unhealthy diet

- Asymptomatic carotid stenosis

 

2.Ensuring oxygenation of damaged tissues
3.Reduction of strength losses in muscles with integrative methods
4.Stimulation studies for defects in muscles and nerves
What are the GETAT protocols in use?
Different protocols are used depending on the intensity and location of the damage and the duration of the onset of the stroke history. 

- Ozone treatments, 

- Acoustimulation methods

-Acupuncture

-Acumeridian treatments

-Acupressur

-Neural acoustimulation

-Infusion therapies

-Complementary supplement support therapies

-Biofrequency-biophoton based applications

-Aesthetic support of tissue defects minimized by botox, mesotherapy and local ozone infusion techniques.

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