stroke called one of the most frequent causes of death and the main cause of disability in the western developed countries.However, in a recent survey, only half of the respondents were able to call at least one of the symptoms of a stroke, and only 68% - at least one risk factor.Let's learn how to prevent stroke, and in some cases it is necessary to help.
risk factor for stroke
In most cases, where there was a stroke, the reasons were in constant high blood pressure.It is therefore essential to combat hypertension and constantly monitor blood pressure.Exercise and proper healthy diet can reduce the risk.People who have a stroke are often transferred later regretted that alcohol abuse and smoking.Do not repeat their mistakes.
Watch your weight: extra weight can contribute to high blood pressure and as a result, stroke.
Many patients with atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart beat), transfer stroke, the reasons for this is that the formation of blood clots that get into the brain.Such patients should take special drugs against blood clotting.
Diabetes also triggers a stroke.
carotid narrowing through which oxygen passes into the brain, causing a stroke, causes - artery occlusion.To avoid this in the case of severe clogging of the arteries, your doctor may offer surgery and receiving appropriate drugs.
stroke symptoms
Damage from stroke can be minimized, if you know the basic symptoms and quickly seek medical help.If you or someone close to you will feel that there was a sudden weakness and numbness, difficulty in speech and understanding of speech of others, loss of balance and sudden dizziness, vision deteriorated sharply or even disappeared (especially if poorly began to see one eye), thenThis is a signal of danger.Be especially careful if there are all these symptoms and when they are accompanied by a very strong headache.The patient should be put to bed and not let go until the doctor will first aid.
very important first 6 days if during this period the victim of a stroke will receive the necessary medicines to recover and return to normal life in the future increases.
Could be a stroke in a child
According to Canadian newspaper every day at least one child in Canada affects stroke.As doctors say, stroke in children is often confused with a severe migraine attack.However, children's stroke is very dangerous, and in this case, a medical emergency, as there can be more massive stroke more serious damage to the nervous tissue.Stroke in children is often a reaction to the treatment of cancer or heart disease.The risk factor may be obesity and poor diet associated with high intake of fatty foods.
As doctors say, researching children's stroke symptoms, the symptoms of this condition are as follows: weakness or numbness (especially if one half of the body), dizziness, blurred vision and speech, disorientation, complaints of harsh and severe headaches.Children after stroke should be appointed anticoagulants for the next three hours.
sure sign of impending stroke - TIAs brain (TIA).Never ignore this feature.Be sure to see your doctor and try to eliminate transient disorders.
How to avoid the threat of a stroke?
Those who lead a healthy lifestyle are less likely to earn a stroke, the reasons are clear - the body itself to cope with threats to health.Eat fruits, vegetables and cereals, as well as move more.
Watch your emotions - anger and irritation contribute to an increase in risk, and the joy and peace of your reservation will be facing the threat of stroke.
