What is Wallenberg's syndrome?
The two vertebral arteries supply blood to the medulla and the cerebellar, which are areas of the brain located above the brain stem. When one or both arteries are blocked, a blood clot or a plaque accumulation may occur. Due to the position of the stroke there are a number of symptoms that are collectively known as Wallenberg's syndrome.
Damage to Medully, Ceres or both due to lack of blood flow. Risk factors for stroke include, overweight, inactive and diabetes. Risk factors adding include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and smoking.
Cerebellum is an area of the brain that controls the movement of eyes, balance and coordination. Medulla controls swallowing, speech, taste and face feeling. Symptoms of Wallenberg syndrome may depend on whether Medulla, Brain or both areas of the brain have been damaged.
The diagnosis is performed after the symptoms and physicocal tests, including a neurological test. Usually a computer tomographic (CT) will be scannedIt is to see if a stroke has appeared in the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also be ordered because it is more sensitive and able to detect small strokes.
treatment may include administration of smaller blood drugs to prevent further strokes. If swallowing is a problem, it may be necessary to insert the feed tube to allow sufficient nutrition. Painkillers can be administered to alleviate face pain. Other treatment of Wallenberg syndrome is often aimed at improving the functioning and quality of life.
A speech therapy may be required to help overcome the problems with speaking, as well as to help patients with swallowing problems. Work therapy can be recommended to improve everyday life. Physical therapy may also be needed to help with balance and walking. Rehabilitation therapy may be administered on an outpatient basis or patients may be admitted to rehabilitationequipment on the underweight.
The prognosis in individuals with Wallenberg syndrome partly depends on the extent of the brain damage and the age of the patient. Some patients recover after several weeks. Others may have long -term disabilities.