Brain Stroke

Brain Stroke:

1. Occurs suddenly
2. There is neurological problem or paralysis (lakwa)
3. It may be temporarily or permanent
4. May lead to sudden dearth 

Symptoms:

1. Sudden trouble in walking, co-ordination, balance

2. Sudden dizziness

3. Sudden sever headache

4. Sudden numbness or weakness of face / arm/ leg- specially on one side

5. Sudden confusion/ problem in understanding

6. Sudden speech problem

7. Sudden problem in vision (seeing) in one or both eyes

Cause:

1. Blockage of an blood vessel in the brain by a clot
2. Rupture of blood vessel in the brain.

Treatment:

1. Time is crucial- to reverse or reduce the damage to brain cells . brain cells die within minutes to few hours and do not regenerate - thus lead to permanent loss of function.
2. A clot bursting drug is required to be given within 3-6 hrs.
3. Blood thinning medicine are to be continued for a long time
4. Progress in the disease is continuous process and continues for years

Prevention:

By controlling risk factors like

1. High BP
2. Diabetes
3. Heart disease
4. Obesity
5. Smoking
6. Alcohol consumption
7. Diet regulation
8. Regular exercise

Recognize the symptoms of stroke and  act immediately – to take the patent to hospital.