September 23 – GLAS. A stroke usually happens unexpectedly, leaving little time for help. You need to know these signs of an attack so as not to be late
A stroke requires immediate first aid and emergency care. Otherwise, the attack can lead to lifelong disability or death. Recovering from a stroke takes a lot of effort and time, and often it is simply not possible to fully recover. Read below to learn how to recognize such a case and avoid unpleasant consequences.
Stroke is divided into two types: ischemic and hemorrhagic. The first of them is the most common and occurs due to blockage of the vessel by a blood clot.
Doctor Vladimir Golovchenko noted that if a stroke is suspected, a person should be checked for the following symptoms: severe pain in the head, intelligibility of speech, weakness of the facial muscles.
In order to find out what the cause of the illness is, a person needs to be asked to smile (during a stroke, one corner of the lips will not rise), simultaneously raise both arms and hold them for 5 seconds (during a stroke, one of the arms will drop or not rise at all). In parallel with this check, it is necessary to urgently call an ambulance, because minutes can count.
Before doctors arrive, the patient needs to be helped to take a horizontal position, put his head to one side, and clear the airways and neck area.
To protect yourself from stroke, doctors advise undergoing a comprehensive medical examination once a year, as well as periodically measuring your blood pressure, monitoring your weight and blood cholesterol levels. In addition, you should spend more time in the fresh air, avoid stress, and drink more fluids.
GLAS previously reported that in Samara, psychiatrist Mikhail Shafer spoke about the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
2023-09-23 12:03:26
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