Which of these is a common symptom of Brain Stroke?
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Patients who develop a sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis on the face, arm or leg may be having a stroke. One must watch out for signs like drooping of one side of the mouth while he/she tries to smile. One can also try to raise both the arms over the head simultaneously, and if one of the hands begins to fall then, the patients may be having a stroke. This sudden paralysis may be accompanied by a sudden severe headache along with vomiting and dizziness. Consult a physician immediately and seek medical attention upon noticing these symptoms.
What is considered as a primary cause of brain stroke?
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The primary cause of brain stroke is blockage of an artery in the brain due to the formation of a clot. Typically, the clotting process is started when a cholesterol plaque in one of the brain's small blood vessels raptures. This part of the brain is deprived of blood and oxygen, as the cells of this part of the brain begin to dry out. As a result, the part of the body that it controls starts to stop working. Maintain a consistent and healthy diet to avoid strokes and follow the advice of your physician.
Brain strokes can be classified into two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic.
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There are mainly two forms of a brain stroke, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic brain stroke occurs when blood is unable to flow into the brain due to the buildup of fatty acid deposits on the inner lining of the blood vessel. And a hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to tear or rupture of any blood vessel in the brain, resulting accumulation of blood in the brain tissue. Stroke survivors should get a fair amount of sleep.
Even though stroke is a disease of the brain, it can affect the entire body.
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A stroke occurs when there isn t any adequate blood supply in the brain and is primarily a disease of the brain. However, complete paralysis in one part of the body is a common disability that results from a stroke. Stroke may also affect the thinking, understanding and speaking ability of the patients, leading to emotional traumas. Depression is common among stroke patients and even after recovery the patients may feel strange numbness and sensations. Stick to a routine, avoid smoking and maintain a healthy body weight.
Brain strokes are not preventable.
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Brain strokes are preventable if the risk factors are appropriately addressed. Some of the measures that can be taken to prevent a stroke are - identifying and treating conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol level and stopping smoking. Patients who have already suffered a stroke their risk of experiencing second stroke increases. They should avoid high sodium and fat in the diet. And strictly follow medications to prevent further strokes. Exercise is beneficial to prevent strokes, however, don t overdo it.
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