UNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
Stroke & recovery
A stroke damages the brain when its blood supply is interrupted or bleeding occurs. New stroke symptoms are an emergency; this clinic page concerns subsequent consultation and follow-up.
NEUROLOGY · CONSULTATION GUIDE
Stroke follow-up
Prepare for a conversation with Dr Anup Bende at Shriji Polyclinic.
Symptoms to discuss
Sudden facial droop, arm weakness or speech difficulty are key warning signs. Stroke may also affect vision, balance or sensation.
How assessment works
Urgent hospital assessment and imaging guide acute care. Follow-up reviews the hospital diagnosis, ongoing symptoms, medicines and recovery needs.
Treatment approaches
Long-term care may include risk-factor management, prescribed prevention medicines and rehabilitation. The plan depends on the stroke type and individual findings.
Prepare for your review
Bring previous prescriptions, investigation reports and your current medication list. Write down when symptoms began and how they affect your daily life. Ask which changes to monitor and when to return for review.
When to seek prompt help
Use FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to seek emergency care. Act even if symptoms improve.
Patient education · Updated 11 October 2026 · General information, not an individual treatment plan. Further reading: NHS ↗
Start with your concerns.
Your recovery concerns, discharge advice and continuing care.
Your consultation may include a discussion of symptoms, medical history, examination and review of existing records. Further investigations and the care plan depend on the findings; this page does not provide an individual diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
What to bring
- The discharge summary, available scan reports, medication list and rehabilitation notes.
- Current prescriptions and a list of medicines you take.
- Relevant reports and the questions you would like answered.
Arrange your visit
Neurology consultations: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–2 PM and 7 PM–9 PM IST. Contact reception for availability and current fees.
Call +91 77589 88940For a medical emergency, seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department. Appointment enquiries are not monitored as an emergency service.