A stroke is a medical emergency that can't wait. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications. Not all strokes are preventable, but you may be able to help lower your risk of stroke by making lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.
A stroke occurs when part of your brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, causing brain cells to die.
A stroke occurs when part of your brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients, causing brain cells to die. When this happens, signals are disrupted in the central nervous system (CNS), which can lead to temporary or permanent paralysis. There are two main types of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhagic.
- Ischemic stroke occurs when an artery within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot or other material that stops it from delivering enough oxygen-rich blood flow to meet all its demands.*
- Hemorrhagic stroke usually results from bleeding into one or more arteries supplying blood to the brain; however, it can also be caused by a tear in an artery wall due to injury caused by high levels of pressure within that area.*
- The symptoms associated with these conditions vary based on which portion(s) have been affected; however, they include numbness/paralysis on one side at first followed by weakness/dizziness on both sides later on if not resolved quickly enough.*
- If left untreated there may also be difficulty speaking clearly due not only as mentioned already but also due to damage done elsewhere within our body systems such as eyesight loss which could potentially lead them having trouble seeing properly once again after recovering fully!
A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications.
A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications.
If you have any of the following symptoms, call 911 immediately:
- Sudden numbness or weakness on one side of your body that goes away and comes back repeatedly (especially on one side)
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, loss of balance or coordination (especially on one side), severe headache with neck stiffness
Not all strokes are preventable, but you may be able to help lower your risk of stroke by making lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.
- Exercise regularly. The more you exercise, the better protected your heart and brain will be.
- Eat a healthy diet. A healthy diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help lower your risk of stroke by reducing blood pressure and other factors that increase your risk of having a stroke or getting one while it's happening.
- Don't smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products like pipes, cigars and chew tobacco (although they may still be harmful). If you smoke marijuana regularly, talk to your doctor about quitting before starting treatment with cannabis since some people have serious health problems after using marijuana for a long period of time such as lung cancer or bronchitis (inflammation of the lungs).
Stroke is a medical emergency that can't wait.
Stroke is a medical emergency that can't wait. Signs and symptoms of stroke include:
- A sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm or leg;
- Sensitivity to light touch on one side of the body;
- Compound eye movement (jaw jerk) on one side of the body;
If you think you are having a stroke, call 911 immediately!
Conclusion
Stroke is a serious medical condition that affects the brain. If you experience stroke symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. The sooner you receive treatment, the better your odds of recovery will be.