Stroke: Don’t panic, need awareness
Rapid treatment of patients with this disease is essential
A stroke is a serious disease that cuts off the blood supply to the brain and the probability of death may increase.
That is why urgent treatment of patients suffering from this disease is essential. The sooner a person receives stroke treatment, the less damage is likely to occur.
Symptoms of stroke
a) Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs, especially on one side of the body.
b) Falling in a sudden confusing situation i.e. having trouble speaking or understanding speech.
c) Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
d) Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
e) Severe headache without any specific cause.
Can stroke be cured?
Prompt stroke treatment can save lives. If a stroke occurs, it is necessary to go to the doctor immediately. Moreover, prompt treatment can reduce the long-term effects of stroke and even prevent death.
Can drinking water help prevent stroke?
Drink plenty of water. Drink at least five glasses of water daily. According to a recent study by Loma Linda University in California, drinking water helps reduce the risk of stroke by 53 percent.
How to start primary treatment of stroke?
It depends on the type of stroke. Doctors prescribe aspirin or other strong clot-busting drugs to affected patients. This medicine works best if it is taken within 3 hours of the onset of stroke symptoms. If the stroke is caused by a ruptured blood vessel, doctors try to stop the bleeding as quickly as possible.
More information about stroke can be found on the website of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
