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Whether the stroke occurs on the left side or the right, common symptoms include reduced attention, reduced short-term memory, emotional impacts, and weakness on one side. Left Side: Language and Comprehension The left side of the brain is related to language. A stroke situated on the left can damage the ability to communicate, which can lead to depression, withdrawal, and stress. Dr. Tan explained some of the categories involved in left-side strokes: 1  Aphasia affects the ability to express and understand verbal or written language.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or cut off (called an ischemic stroke) or when blood vessels in the brain suddenly burst (called a hemorrhagic stroke). These traumatic events interrupt the flow of oxygen to the brain and cause brain cells to die off rapidly.