What Is Wallenberg Syndrome?
5. Complications of Wallenberg Syndrome
Although many patients recover significantly from brain stem stroke, in some cases, complications can develop. As discussed earlier on, the brain stem controls several functions in the body. If the syndrome causes serious damage in parts of the brain stem, physical bodily functions may be adversely affected for the long term.
Complications include disruption of speech, eye movement, and general mobility. The extent of these complications varies depending on the severity of the damage. In cases where severe brain stem damage occurs, patients may develop total body paralysis such that, except for the eyes, the rest of the body remains in a locked-in state with no mobility.
Advertisement
