11:00 p.m
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Stroke is not limited to elderly people, it often affects healthy or young people.
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth cause of death in the United States, and it leaves many people disabled.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is cut off, depriving the brain of oxygen, either due to a clot or a burst (or rupture).
When that happens, part of the brain can’t get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die, according to the American Society.
Noting the early signs of a stroke and getting medical help right away is essential. This may be life saving and reduce the effects.
And the nutrition and health website Eat This, Not That lists 5 warning signs that it says indicate you’re regarding to have a massive stroke.
1 – Sudden confusion and difficulty speaking
If you or someone around you has a change in speech or suddenly seems confused, this might be a sign of a stroke.
It starts when a person can’t repeat a simple sentence, or their speech becomes slurred or difficult to understand, says the Mayo Clinic.
2. Sudden, severe headache
“Many strokes are not associated with headaches, but sudden, severe headaches can sometimes occur with some types of stroke,” the Mayo Clinic says.
Therefore, it is a good idea not to ignore this headache and seek medical attention.
3. Facial drooping
Does one side of the face begin to droop? Facial numbness can be a telltale sign of a stroke.
Barnes Hospital (the largest hospital in the US state of Missouri) notes that “stroke victims show different symptoms depending on the type of stroke (ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke), exactly where the stroke occurred in their brain, and how severe the bleeding was.”
“Stroke symptoms occur suddenly and simultaneously, but not all symptoms may occur. When you look at a person who has had a stroke, you may notice a half smile; there is a discrepancy that shows numbness in the face.”
4. Vision loss
Sudden dimming or loss of vision, especially in one eye, can be a symptom of a stroke.
The majority of visual processing occurs in the occipital lobe, in the back of the brain. Most strokes affect one side of the brain. If the right occipital lobe is affected, the left field of vision in each eye may be affected.
A stroke affecting the left occipital lobe may disturb the right field of vision in each eye.
5. Arm weakness
Can both arms be raised? Is one lower than the other when raised? One sign of a stroke is weakness on one side of the body, in an arm or leg. There may be trouble walking.