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Loss of sensation and feeling
"Because I couldn't feel my arm, I kept burning it."
Your brain uses signals from your body to tell you what things feel like.
It tells you whether something is rough or smooth, sharp or blunt, hot or cold.
This information warns you about dangerous or harmful things.
A stroke can affect your brain's ability to feel hot, cold or sharp things.
- You may be unable to feel pain or touch on your affected side.
- Because you are not getting warning signals, you may burn or hurt yourself.
What you can do:
"Make sure your arm and leg are properly supported if you can't feel them."
- Watch where you sit and how you sit.
- Don't get too close to fires or radiators if you can't feel the heat.
- Be careful of hot water. You might not notice that your skin is being burnt or scalded.
- Make sure you arm and leg are properly supported.