MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DNB - General Medicine, DNB Cardiology, FNB Intervention Cardiology
Cardiologist, Nashik
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What are the warning signs of stroke?
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A stroke may happen slowly. However, you're likely to encounter more than one symptoms, and it becomes essential to seek immediate medical help else there will be severe brain damage. The seven common signs of stroke are double vision, numb sensation in the arm, slurred speech, physical imbalance, memory loss, severe headache, and extreme fatigue. Quit smoking as it accelerates clot formation in the blood which can affect the brain and be a cause of stroke.
A severe headache can be a warning sign that you might have the stroke.
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This severe type of a headache may be connected with a heightened risk of suffering an ischemic stroke. It is a kind of stroke that transpires when part of your brain is denied of its necessary blood supply. Among the two major types of stroke, one is suggested to have a link with certain kinds of a migraine. According to research, it has been proposed that people who have migraines with or visual disturbances or aura have a greater risk of stroke than individuals who have migraines without this symptom. In case of a severe migraine try to use ice pack as can alleviate anxiety.
Paralysis or insensitivity of the arm, face or leg is a sign of stroke.
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You may undergo sudden fits of insensitivity or weakness. This is because the brain is unable to coordinate the signals and thus the cognitive functions get distorted. In such scenario test yourself by putting your both arms over your head at the same time. You may be having a stroke if one arm begins to fall. Similarly, one side of your mouth may droop when you try to smile. Call your doctor immediately without a fraction of delay.
When there is a stroke, the person has double vision.
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A recent survey in medicine in the branch of brain response have found out that seeing double vision is an alarming sign of stroke though not always but in case you are suspecting stroke. Several studies show that experiencing multiple symptoms may double or triple the probability of stroke. Every day walk for a minimum of 20 minutes as it helps in preventing the risk of strokes.
What is a stroke?
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Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide. Your brain isn't getting the required amount of blood it needs when you have a stroke. You need medication without delay to reduce your risks of disability, brain damage, or even death. Try to decrease your blood pressure as it is one of the principal causes of stroke. Reduce the salt in your diet as it helps to lower blood pressure.