Stroke - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Stroke is a disease that attacks the nerves in the brain caused by the rupture or blockage of blood vessels. Stroke is the gravity of the medical. In 2008, data from the Ministry of Health stated that as many as 17.3 million of Indonesian people should be torn down his life for stroke.
Cause
Stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain to stop immediately. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two types of this disease. First, ischemic stroke, the most common. Ischemic stroke is the result of a blood clot that clogs blood vessels. Second, hemorrhagic stroke, caused by rupture of blood vessels so that blood flows out. There are so-called "Mini Stroke" or Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA). TIA occurs when blood flow in the brain is only paused.
symptom
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
Sudden loss of consciousness, difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Problems suddenly seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Severe headache suddenly without any known cause
Remember, the key word for the symptoms of this disease: symptoms initially SUDDENLY.
Treatment
If you find yourself or family members complain of these symptoms at once, you should go immediately to the hospital in view of this disease is an urgency medical. The initial thing is usually done in the ER is laid patient and flex the head (bending the neck toward the front) to 30 degrees, and then do a CT scan as examination gold standard to determine whether this is an ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke, as a remedy for both of them is very different. The principle of treatment of ischemic stroke is a blood clot dissolving or while hemorrhagic stroke is to stop the bleeding. Post-stroke rehabilitation helps individuals overcome disabilities that result from damage to these diseases. While the TIA itself an "alarm" of the stroke so that even patients with TIA will be "cured" to normal in <24 hours, patients with TIA should still be taking blood thinning medicines obtained from a doctor and keep the lifestyle in order to avoid this disease.
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When stroke strikes, the body will fall into the risk of death. Even survive, then the patient will experience a disability. Given the effects of disability and high mortality from this disease, then you should avoid the risk factors. Check your blood pressure regularly. One risk factor is high blood pressure. In addition, less oily and fatty foods to lower cholesterol. People who have had a heart attack risk of developing the disease is greater, then, keep your heart healthy with enough exercise. If you smoke, reduce, even as much as possible to stop. (Dr. Ursula Penny)
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