A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. It is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the major cause of death and disability all over the world. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts that is breaks. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is very important.

Types of stroke

There are three main types of stroke:
1) Ischemic stroke: It is the stroke which is caused due to lack of blood flow
2) Hemorrhagic stroke: It is caused due to bleeding. Both result in parts of the brain not functioning properly.
3) Transient ischemic attack : It is a warning or “mini-stroke".This causes stroke-like symptoms that resolve within 24 hours. Ministroke doesn't cause permanent disabilities like a stroke.

Stroke symptoms

The loss of blood flow to the brain damages tissues within the brain. Symptoms of a stroke show up in the body parts controlled by the damaged areas of the brain.
• paralysis, that is loss of muscle function in part of your body.
• sudden numbness or weakness in the arm, face, and leg, especially on one side of the body
• Speech difficulty ie trouble in speaking ,slurring speech or  understanding speech,
• confusion and trouble
• Sudden vision problems, such as trouble seeing in one or both eyes  with vision blackened or    blurred, or double vision
• Sudden difficulty walking or dizziness, loss of balance or problems  with coordination.
• severe, sudden headache with an no cause A stroke requires immediate medical attention. If you   think you or someone else is having a stroke act fast to recognize signs of stroke.Call right away   and connect with the Doctor because immediate treatment is key to preventing the following   outcomes:
• brain damage
• long-term disability
• death
• permanent disability

Diagnosis of stroke

Your doctor will ask you or a family member about your symptoms and what you were doing when they arose. They’ll take your medical history to find out your stroke risk factors. They’ll also ask what medications you take, check your blood pressure, listen to your heart.
You’ll also undergo a physical exam, during which the doctor will evaluate you for problem associated eg balance, weakness etc,speech disbility
Your doctor will then do certain tests, to aid in diagnosis of a stroke. On the basis of diagnosis further action is taken i e stroke treatment is taken.

Stroke treatment

Proper medical evaluation and prompt treatment are important in recovering from a stroke, “Time lost means brain lost.”It’s better to be safe than sorry wile dealing with a stroke, so don’t be afraid to call 8779285211 as soon as you realize or suspect a loved one is having a stroke.
Stroke recovery focuses on four main areas of therapies speech therapy, cognitive therpy, relearning sensing skills, and physical therapy.Physiotherapy improves recovery of function and mobility after stroke.A stroke rehabilitation service involves a minimum of 45 minutes of physiotherapy five days a week as part of a seven day specialist stroke . To reagin lost abilities High intensity therapy is provided.

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