Stroke : awareness, prevention and care

Stroke is a condition affecting the arteries which leads to the brain. A stroke occurs when the blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain is ruptured or blocked. We celebrate World Stroke Day every year on the 29th October. This is the day, which aims to create awareness of stroke and tips to reduce the risks.

Types of stroke :

• Transient Ischemic attack
• Ischemic stroke
• Hemorrhagic stroke

Symptoms of a stroke :

• Speech difficulties
• Paralysis
• Weakness in the face, arm or leg
• Trouble with vision
• Sudden, severe headache
• Trouble walking

Risk factors of Stroke :

• Gender
• Age
• Family history
• Tobacco usage
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Atrial fibrillation
• Build up of bad cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Excessive alcohol intake

Early detection of stroke can benefit in getting timely help and can save lives.

The warning signs of a stroke is “BE FAST”  :

• B - Start losing Balance
• E - Your vision deteriorates 
• F - drooling face
• A - fails to lift arms
• S - Speech difficulty
• T - Time to seek medical help

Strokes affect people in unimaginable ways and sometimes it leads to fatal conclusions. It is necessary to understand the causes and symptoms of stroke, in order to prevent the risks. Make sure that you know well about it and can take swift action. This world stroke day 2024, pledge to raise awareness and educate yourself and others, as it can save lives.