Stroke is a type of brain damage that occurs when the brain's supply of oxygen and nutrients (which are delivered in the blood) is diminished or interrupted, causing brain cells to die within minutes.
High blood pressure (when blood vessels narrow) and diabetes (when fatty deposits build up in the arteries) are the leading causes of stroke. As a result, a person with high blood pressure or diabetes is at a higher risk of suffering a stroke. Stroke is a medical problem that should be addressed as soon as possible because it can be fatal.
Generally, the following signs may be experienced.
1. Muscular weakness
Loss of balance, trouble walking, tense muscles, limb weakness, or paralysis are all signs of muscular weakness.
2. Numbness
If you feel numbness in a particular part of your body that isn't caused by physical activity, consult a doctor right once.
3. Fatigue
A stroke might cause lightheadedness or a general feeling of exhaustion.
4. Vision problems
It could be a sign of stroke if you have a hazy vision, temporary loss of vision in one or both eyes, double vision, or sudden vision loss.
5. Chronic headache
Headache may appear to be a frequent symptom of stress or another small health issue, but in this situation, suspect chronic headache accompanied by any other stroke symptom.
6. Swallowing difficulty
If the nerves or muscles that govern swallowing have been injured, you may have difficulties swallowing.
7. Communication issues
If you've never had speech loss or slurred speech before and notice it for the first time, consult a doctor to rule out a stroke.
All or some of these stroke symptoms may appear unexpectedly, but they are frequently felt days before a major stroke occurs.
Fevers, vomiting, hallucination, seizure, hiccup, unexpected behavioral changes, and shortness of breath are some of the symptoms that women may experience.
Please visit a doctor as soon as you notice any two of these symptoms. Tomorrow may be too late.
