Do you have any idea what is stroke and what is the contributing factor why they occur? Stroke is one abnormal problem in the brain cells in which they die because of lack of oxygen supply. It is usually caused by obstruction in the blood flow or maybe a rupture in an artery.
Risk factor:
a. Over age 55 years old
b. Male
d. High cholesterol consumption
e. Diabetes
f. Obesity
g. Using birth control pill
There are two types of stroke:
1. Transient Ischemic Stroke- In TIA, the clot in blood that blocking the flow of the blood in the brain breaks up instantly on its own. They are also called mini stroke but symptoms are just the same with the major stroke. They don't caused much brain damage but is it a signal for us that a future major stroke might happen.So it is very important to seek medical advice immediately to avoid further brain damage to happen.
2. Hemorrhagic Stroke- It occurs when a blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrient in the brain cells rupture and blood accumulate in the brain. When this situation happen, some or the part of the brain will be deprived of the oxygen they needed.
Some of the symptoms of having stroke are listed below:
- Dizziness
- Trouble walking
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Paralysis on once side of the body
- Sudden severe headache
- Blurred, blackened, double vision
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