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TIL that in 1848 a railroad worker survived an accident where an iron bar pierced through his head, destroying most of his left frontal lobe. However, his personality and behavior changed considerably (en.wikipedia.org)

submitted 10 months ago by garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to c/til@lemmy.ca

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[–] EmoDuck@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

This makes me wonder, could it be possible to have a stroke without ever knowing because your brain adapted to it?

[–] Maestro@kbin.social 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I don't think so. It takes time for the brain to adapt. A stroke is a very sudden event. You're going to notice it. But you may fully recover, even if there is permanent brain tissue damage.

[–] EatYouWell@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

You can absolutely have mini strokes and not notice it, but they're basically warning tremors to a big stroke down the line.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago

Could be those micro strokes just effecting small area. could remove memory or function that goes un noticed