Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

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Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain has been halted due to a clot or bleeding into the brain. Therefore, blood is unable to reach all destinations of the brain, resulting in a stroke. The person experiencing a stroke will begin to exhibit signs and symptoms. Some signs come and go usually within 5 minutes and leave no lasting effects. However, symptoms lasting longer may indicate a major stroke is occurring. Even if symptoms are short lived, it is imperative to get medical help immediately. If not treated as soon as possible, major brain damage and lifelong disabilities could result.

What are the signs?

- A tingling sensation in the face, arms or legs – Inability to move or weakness on one side of the body – Vision disruptions – Speech problems – Inability to understand speech – Nausea – Pain – Dizziness – Severe Headache

If you know of someone around you experiencing these signs, call 011 immediately and seek the help of medical professionals.

Risk Factors for Stroke:

- Age: At age 55 the risk of stroke doubles every ten years after – Race – Gender: Typically, women are less likely to experience a stroke than men – Previous stroke – Fractures resulting in a fat embolism – Family History – Atrial Fibrillation

Reducing your risks:

Manage blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Eat a healthy diet. Exercise. Quit Smoking. Take medications as prescribed by your physician.

A CT, MRI or Angiogram is what doctor’s will use in order to determine what type of stroke someone has experienced as well as its location and the extent of damage it has caused.

For more sever forms of stroke such as ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, surgical intervention may be required. However, there are medications available for milder case, but they must be given within hours of experiencing a stroke.

After Care:

Every patient is different and so are recovery times after a stroke has occurred. A timeline can range from a few days to over a year to recover full function. In some cases, the use of physical, occupational and speech therapy may be needed.

Types of Medications:

Antiplatelet – Prevents the formation of clots by not allowing platelets to adhere together – Thrombolytics -This is a clot bluster that loosens or breaks a clot apart which is then carried away by phagocytic cells – Anticoagulants – These prevent the formation of clots especially in those patients with A-fib as they are extremely prone to clots due solely because of the continuous contractions of the atria in the heart.

If you have other chronic diseases present such as diabetes or hypertension, keeping these values in the normal range will help to prevent, or lessen the likelihood of a stroke event.

Having an exercise regimen at least three days a week can lower blood pressure. Blood pressure is the number one factor in bringing on a stroke or hemorrhagic strokes.

Fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains and nuts are all part of a healthy diet. Implementing this healthy way of eating is another great step in lowering your risk factors for stroke.

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