Strokes

in #health7 years ago

What is a stroke? 

A stroke is damage to the brain due to the interruption of its blood supply caused by blockage or the lack of oxygen to the brain. It also occurs due to rupture of an artery to the brain. 

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What are the symptoms of a stroke? 

The symptoms include facial paralysis,  numbness, weakness, muscle stiffness, difficulty with speech, difficulty with walking, paralysis on one side of the body, blurred vision or sudden loss of vision, reduced sense of touch and pins and needles, mental confusion, difficulty with swallowing and headaches. If you are suffering the symptoms, visit your doctor. 

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What are the treatment?

 Treatment with medication at an early stage can minimize brain damage. Other treatments focus on limiting complications and preventing an additional stroke.  


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