stroke

 What is a stroke?

Ischemic stroke disrupts and reduces the blood supply to the brain and is a major barrier to accessing oxygen and nutrients to the brain tissue. As a result, brain cells begin to die within minutes. Therefore, it is very important to go for treatment as soon as a stroke occurs and it is very important to get treatment quickly. Early steps can help reduce brain damage and other complications. 

Symptoms:

If anyone around you is at risk of having a stroke, pay special attention to the onset of symptoms.

Signs and symptoms of stroke include:

Having trouble saying and understanding what others are saying. Confusion, can feel the sound of abuse. Feeling numb or numb in the face, arms or legs, often affecting one side of the body. At the same time try to raise both your hands above your head. Stroke can occur if one hand starts to fall. Also, when you try to smile, one side of your face may swell. One or both eyes may have blurred or black vision or double vision. Sudden onset of severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, difficulty walking, stumbling or loss of balance. These symptoms may indicate that you are having a stroke. 

Reasons:

There are two main causes of stroke: ischemic stroke or rupture of blood vessels and hemorrhagic stroke or rupture. Some people may experience a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which does not cause chronic symptoms. 

Prevention:

The best way to prevent stroke is to know the risk factors for stroke. Follow the recommendations of the healthcare provider and live a healthy life. If there is a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), these measures can help prevent another stroke.

Stroke prevention strategies are similar to heart disease prevention. Some strategies for healthy living:

1. High blood pressure control: One of the most important factors in reducing the risk of stroke is high blood pressure. If there is a stroke, then after lowering the blood pressure which can help prevent stroke. Creating a healthy lifestyle and using medication for high blood pressure.

2. Reduce the amount of cholesterol and saturated fat in the diet: Eating less cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat and trans fat, can reduce cholesterol accumulation. If you can't control your cholesterol just by changing your diet, you can take cholesterol-lowering medication on the advice of a doctor.
3. Quitting tobacco use: Secondhand contact with smokers and non-smokers increases the risk of stroke. Quitting tobacco reduces the risk of stroke.
4. Diabetes Management: Helps to keep blood sugar in healthy range through diet, exercise and weight loss. If lifestyle factors do not seem to be sufficient to control diabetes, your doctor may prescribe diabetes medication.
5. Maintain a healthy weight: Excess weight contributes to the risk factors for stroke. Such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
6. Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables: Eating five or more fruits or vegetables a day helps reduce the risk of stroke. Olive oil, fruits, nuts, vegetables, may be helpful in reducing the risk of stroke.
7. Regular exercise: Regular exercise greatly reduces the risk of stroke. Exercise can lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol levels and improve the overall health of blood vessels and heart. It also helps you lose weight, control diabetes and reduce stress.
8. Avoid illicit drugs: Street drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, pose an established risk for TIA or stroke. So give up these habits.