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Dystextia as a presentation of stroke
Samer Al Hadidi1, Basim Towfiq2, Ghassan Bachuwa2
1Internal Medicine, Michigan State University, Flint, Michigan, USA.
BMJ Case Reports
|November 22, 2014
Summary
Difficulty writing mobile phone texts, or dystextia, is a newly recognized stroke symptom. Early identification of this sign can aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular accidents.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is a leading global cause of death and disability.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
- Understanding diverse stroke presentations is essential for timely medical intervention.
Observation:
- A novel stroke symptom, termed dystextia, involves difficulty writing text messages on mobile phones.
- This symptom has been previously associated with complex migraine.
- The current case highlights its emerging recognition in stroke symptomology.
Findings:
- The patient presented with dystextia, a difficulty with mobile phone text composition.
- Ischaemic stroke secondary to carotid vascular disease was diagnosed as the underlying cause.
- Surgical intervention for the carotid vascular disease led to complete symptom resolution.
Implications:
- Dystextia may serve as an early indicator of stroke, particularly in cases of carotid vascular disease.
- Recognizing dystextia can facilitate earlier diagnosis and intervention for stroke patients.
- This finding broadens the spectrum of recognized stroke symptoms, aiding clinical awareness.
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