A stroke is simply an interruption of the blood supply to any part of the brain. It is very important to get to the hospital quickly if you are having a stroke, but to do so, you have to realize the warning signs of stroke first.
The signs are:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with unknown cause
If you experience one or more of these signs, call 9-1-1 or emergency services so an ambulance can be sent for you. If given within 3 hours of the start of the symptoms, a clot-busting drug can reduce long-term disability for the most common type of stroke.
Stroke can happen due to long-term hypertension, which can be reduced by following a low sodium, low fat diet.
Reference: An American Heart Association pamplet on high blood pressure
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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