Stroke Symptoms Causes And Treatment: Stroke is a life-threatening condition. People generally know it as a brain stroke. Let us tell you that it is a neurological condition in which a person's brain stops working. Let us tell you that due to this, millions of people around the world lose their lives every year. This disease is considered to be the second biggest reason for increasing deaths due to diseases. Therefore, to make people aware of this disease, every year on October 29, a day is organized to make people aware of this disease. World Brain Stroke Day, World Brain Stroke Day) is observed. Most people do not know about this disease. People often ask the question that what is a stroke, and what are its causes and symptoms? For better information on this subject, we spoke to Dr. S.H. Mittal, Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, Sharda Hospital and Sharda Care - Healthcity. Here we are telling you everything about brain stroke...

What is a brain stroke?

According to Dr. S.H. Mittal, brain stroke is a neurological disease. This condition arises when blood flow stops in any part of the brain. Or bleeding occurs in any part of the brain. In such a situation, blood circulation to our brain is not possible. Blood supply stops. Due to this, brain cells start dying due to lack of oxygen. Due to this, the person's brain stops working. Therefore, it is considered an emergency situation. Every second is important in this. It requires immediate treatment. So that life and physical abilities can be saved.

The situation of stroke in India is serious.

Dr. Mittal explains that stroke cases are increasing rapidly in the country. It is becoming a major cause of health problems. Conditions like cholesterol, high BP, diabetes, and obesity are increasing rapidly among people in India. These are playing a very important role in increasing the risk of stroke. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 18 lakh people suffer stroke every year in India. With increasing stroke cases in rural and urban areas, the immediate availability of medical facilities and awareness has become extremely important.

Types and causes of stroke – Types Of Stroke And Causes

1. Ischemic Stroke

This condition is seen when clots start forming in the blood vessels, due to which blood circulation is affected. This is the most common type of stroke. This condition is seen in 80 percent of stroke cases. Its main causes include high cholesterol, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, etc.

2. Hemorrhagic Stroke

This condition is seen when a vessel carrying blood to our brain gets damaged or bursts. This causes bleeding in the brain. The main reason for this is the problem of high blood pressure. Also, there is a condition called aneurysm in which the wall of the artery becomes weak.

Additionally, a transient ischemic attack, also known as a mini-stroke, is a warning sign and should not be ignored.

Symptoms of Stroke - Symptoms of Stroke

According to Dr. Mittal, the BE FAST method can be used to identify stroke and treat it on time. For this, you have to understand some important points,

B – Balance: Sudden loss of balance.

E – Eyes: Sudden blurred or double vision in one or both eyes.

F – Face: Drooping or paralysis of one side of the face while smiling.

A-Arms: Dropping off one arm or feeling of weakness when raising the arm.

S – Speech : Difficulty in speaking or pronunciation of unclear words.

T – Time: Do not waste time, call emergency service (112 in India) immediately.

Risk factors of stroke – Risk Factors Of Stroke

The risk of stroke increases with age, especially in people above 65 years of age. However, it can affect people of any age. Apart from this, some common factors contribute to increasing the risk,

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• smoking and excessive alcohol consumption
• Increased body weight or obesity
• not being physically active
• high cholesterol levels
• Heart diseases

How can stroke be prevented - How To Prevent Stroke

Dr. Mittal: Improving lifestyle is very important to prevent stroke. You can easily reduce the risk of stroke by following a healthy lifestyle. In such a situation, these tips can be very useful for you,

• Adopt a healthy diet, eating more fruits, vegetables,, and whole grains.
• Exercise regularly and keep your weight under control.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption completely.
• Monitor blood pressure and sugar and get them checked from time to time.
• If the doctor has prescribed medicines, take them on time and do not ignore any symptoms.

Stroke Treatment

Dr. Mittal Time plays a key role in the treatment of stroke. Early treatment can prevent serious damage to the brain.

Ischemic stroke: In this, clot-dissolving medicines are given to improve and restore blood circulation.

Hemorrhagic stroke: This may require surgery to control and stop the bleeding.

Life after a stroke can be difficult, but with the right rehabilitation, it is possible to improve the condition. With the help of physiotherapy, speech therapy, and mental health services, patients can slowly return to a normal life.