Stroke Awareness

When brain cells are damaged or dead because of lack of oxygen and nutrients, it is called stroke. Stroke can be of two types Ishchemic stroke and Hemorrhagic stroke.. There are two main causes of stroke. The stroke caused by a blockage from narrowing of the arteries or clot in the blood vessel supplying the brain, is called as Ischemic stroke.

Hemorrhagic stroke is due to bleeding into or around brain.

Prevention is better in case of stroke; hence National Stroke Association is promoting the stroke awareness in people. People should know the symptoms, treatment for stroke as well as the effects of stroke so that they will be tempted to take preventive measures to avoid stroke. Stroke gives sometimes unconsciousness, difficulty in vision, difficulty in speech. But not every time it means a stroke. Numbness in the part of body, sudden headache without any cause are some of the symptoms of the stroke.

Stroke is an emergency and the person should be admitted to the hospital for the further treatment. Since high blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke and 40 % of strokes could be prevented if more people were aware of their high blood pressure and received treatment. There are many measures which could reduce the chances of high blood pressure and therefore the chances of having a stroke.

1) Giving up smoking

2) Controlled consumption of alcohol.

3) Balanced diet including plenty of fruit and vegetables

4) Exercise regularly and be active during the day.

5) Check your blood pressure regularly by your doctor.

6) Reduce the stress level.

Stroke Awareness Day was organized by Stroke Association in Parliament alongside Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland. National stroke association in US is working to promote stroke awareness among people. The mission of the National Stroke Association is making people aware of the stroke risk factors and symptoms and advocate the reintegration of stroke survivors back into meaningful roles in society, to provide medical education to effect more rapid and aggressive treatment, elevate awareness.

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