For virtually all strokes, there is a need for hospitalization, possibly including intensive care and life support. There is no known cure for a stroke. The treatment is essentially rehabilitation based on the symptoms presented. The treatment is also aimed at secondary prevention of future strokes. The recovery may occur as other areas of the brain take over functioning for the damaged areas.
Medications are variable.
Those that help one kind of stroke may increase damage in another. For example, anticoagulants may be beneficial in stroke caused by emboli , but they may increase damage if stroke is due to hemorrhage. Analgesics may be needed to control severe headache . Antihypertensive medication may be needed to control high blood pressure . Nutrients and fluids may need to be supplemented, especially if swallowing difficulties are present.