Stroke Recovery and Spasticity Management

Patient Profile

• Age: 58 years
• Gender: Female
• Symptoms: Right-sided weakness, speech slurring, and difficulty walking.

Medical History

• Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
• History of smoking for 20 years, quit 5 years ago.

Diagnostic Workup

• MRI confirmed an ischemic stroke in the left middle cerebral artery territory.
• Blood tests revealed poorly controlled blood sugar and elevated cholesterol.

Treatment Plan

• Thrombolytic therapy initiated within 3 hours of stroke onset.
• Physical therapy focused on improving motor function and balance.
• Botulinum toxin injections administered for managing post-stroke spasticity.
• Antihypertensive and antidiabetic medications optimized.

Outcome

• Significant improvement in mobility with reduced spasticity.
• Patient regained near-normal speech after 6 months of therapy.
• Education on lifestyle changes led to better blood sugar and blood pressure control.