Insider Tips For Stroke Prevention
Insider Tips For Stroke Prevention
It is generally the blockage of an artery (the carrier of blood into the brain) which is the main reason for strokes in most cases.
This may damage that particular fraction of brain and thereby the function performed by it in the human body.
These damages can either be permanent or temporary. For instance, your leg or arm may stop functioning or you may not be able to speak again.
The researches by doctors has proven that if you get the treatment in the initial stages, there is a less chance for the damage as the blood again starts flowing into the brain.
Symptoms for strokes
As soon as you notice any of these symptoms, immediately consult a doctor for treatment. The sooner it is, the better it is for you.
• Unexpected numbness or weakness of the leg, arm or face at only one side.
• Unexpected problem in vision or dimness in a single eye only.
• Facing troubles while talking, devoid of speech r loss of understanding about what has been said by others.
• Severe headache without any identified reason.
• Falling, unstable walking, and sudden dizziness accompanied by any other symptom.
A transient ischemic attack or TIA is also recognized as a warning sign. Known as ‘mini-stroke’ it can also lead to the above mentioned symptoms. Though it may be for a few minutes, but this should definitely be taken seriously as it does increases the threat of stoke at a later stage.
Precautions to avoid a stroke
It is advisable to consult a doctor and discuss about the risk factors that can causes strokes to occur and how this possibility can be reduced. A few things by which you can avoid having a stroke are:
• Keep a check on your blood pressure if it is high.
• Avoid the consumption of food that have high cholesterol, fat or sodium content to control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
• Control the levels of sugar in your blood, if you are a diabetes patient.
• Avoid drinking alcohol.
• Do not smoke.
If it seems difficult for you to make these changes in your lifestyle, talk to your doctor to guide you better. Ask him if taking small doses of aspirin (a drug that avoids the transformation of blood clots and ensure flow of blood) can be of any help.
Last but not least, regular check-ups are necessary to ensure that you are in good health and to identify any of the above mentioned symptoms without any delay for effective treatment.