It is a myth that stroke occurs only in elderly individuals. Although less common, infants and children can be affected with stroke. How common are strokes in children? Stroke occurs in about 1 in every 4000 live births across the world.
Population based statistics are not available for India, however, stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and death in children as well. About 50%-80% of children with stroke are left with permanent neurological deficits such as paralysis of arm, leg, cognitive impairment, speech disturbance, etc What are the causes of stroke in children? The risk factors for stroke in children are different from those in adults. Common risk factors include Heart disease Dehydration Head and Neck infections Trauma Moyamoya disease Systemic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease Maternal infection in the fluid around the fetus Premature rupture of…
