Kak Seto Was Late for Examination for 4 Days, Experienced a Mild Stroke Affecting Thinking Ability

Kapanlagi.com - Unpleasant news comes from the child psychologist and educational figure of Indonesia, Seto Mulyadi or fondly known as Kak Seto. Recently, he was reported to have suffered a mild stroke.

This mild stroke specifically affected his cognitive functions, not motor functions like paralysis of the limbs. Known for being always active and energetic, Kak Seto has just gone through difficult times after being diagnosed with a mild stroke that affected his cognitive functions.

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1. Revealing the Chronology of Events

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On one occasion, Kak Seto openly recounted the chronology of how he fell ill. Unlike typical strokes that affect motor functions, the stroke he experienced impacted his cognitive abilities, causing him to feel disoriented for a time.

2. Mild Stroke Affects Cognitive Area

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"Yes, I had a mild stroke, but it affected my cognition. So my thinking ability was impacted, and I felt a bit disoriented, like confused," he said when met in the Warung Jati Barat area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday, (11/4/2025).

3. Delayed Treatment

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What is more concerning, Kak Seto admitted that he was delayed in receiving medical treatment. He only consulted a doctor after four days of experiencing symptoms, whereas the critical time for stroke treatment is the first 4.5 hours.

4. Late by 4 Days

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Kak Seto revealed that he was late in receiving medical treatment because he did not realize the early symptoms he was experiencing.

"The critical period was 4.5 hours, I was late by 4 days before being examined, had an MRI, and it turned out I had to be hospitalized for about 3-4 days and after that rest at home," he explained.

5. Must Have Total Rest After Stroke

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As a result of this condition, Kak Seto now has to undergo a recovery period and has been advised by doctors to have total rest for one to two months. However, this has apparently become a challenge for him.

As someone who cannot stay still, Kak Seto admitted that he feels 'not kicking' if he has to stop his activities.

6. Continue to Be Active 

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"But sometimes I feel like, if I don't move, if I don't engage in activities, it feels like nothing is happening," he said.

Therefore, he is now trying to balance between rest time and light activities. The doctor has also prohibited him from doing heavy competitive sports.

7. QnA About Kak Seto

1. What caused Kak Seto to experience a mild stroke? Kak Seto experienced a mild stroke due to blood viscosity factors affecting cognitive function.

2. How long was Kak Seto delayed in receiving medical treatment? Kak Seto was delayed in receiving medical treatment for 4 days.

3. What is the doctor's recommendation for Kak Seto after experiencing a mild stroke? The doctor advised Kak Seto to have total rest for one to two months.

(kpl/aal/fbi)