SAVE YOURSELF FROM STROKE THIS SEASON

 

Of the varying conditions that you might suffer from, one of them is stroke. Before knowing how to save yourself from a stroke, we need to understand what the term stroke means. So a stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death. Simply put, a stroke or brain attack occurs when the blood supply of the brain is cut off.

 

Symptoms of stroke

 

Now, we need to understand what are the symptoms of stroke and how serious these symptoms can be for you.

Medically, people remember the symptoms of stroke in an easy way called FAST. Yes, you read it right and these symptoms are described as under:

 

●       F stands for Face drooping- when one side of the face starts drooping or gets numb;

●       A Stands for arm weakness- one arm gets weak or numb;

●       S stands for Speech difficulty- You may notice slurred speech or difficulty in speaking and

●       T stands for Time to Act Fast.

 

So, if someone is showing any of these symptoms, then it is much more visible that he/she is having a stroke.

 

Risk factors

 

One must protect himself or herself from these risk factors.

●       High blood pressure of 140/90 or higher can damage blood vessels that supply blood to the brain.

 

●       Diabetes- People with diabetes are at a greater risk for a stroke.

 

●       Smoking- Smoking almost increases the risk of an ischemic stroke. So avoid smoking.

 

●       Lack of exercise and stress- Regular physical activity, Like recreational activities, has dual benefits of fitness and reducing stress. Yoga and meditation are also helpful to a certain extent.

 

●       Excessive Alcohol use- More than 2 drinks almost raise your blood pressure. This drinking habit can lead to stroke.

 

●       Abnormal heart rhythm- If one is having an irregular heartbeat then it is the most powerful heart risk factor for stroke.

So, be aware of these factors and your risk of having a stroke will automatically decrease to a greater extent.

 

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