Signs Of A Battle You Should Know About

When the blood does not flow properly into the brain, the cells do not get the nutrition and oxygen they need to function properly, and thus they die. Cerebrovascular disease is the third leading cause of death in the Western world and the most common cause of permanent disability.

Stroke is related to high blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle and too many free radicals in the body. We also have a higher risk of suffering from a stroke if we smoke, drink too much alcohol and are under a lot of stress. In this article we will tell you about the signs of a stroke you should know about.

What you should know about a stroke

When the blood does not flow properly into the brain, the cells do not get the nutrition and oxygen they need to function properly, and thus they die. Cerebrovascular disease is the third leading cause of death in the Western world and the most common cause of permanent disability. It is also one of the triggers of neurological deficits in the elderly. There are different types of strokes based on the area of the brain that is affected:

Ischemic

This type of stroke is also called an occlusive attack or cerebral infarction, and occurs when the blood supply to the brain suddenly disappears. This is due to the obstruction of certain arteries that are responsible for bringing blood to our brain. It can be caused by an accumulation of calcium, an embolism or arteriosclerosis.

Hemorrhagic

This type of stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures, either due to a congenital aneurysm or high blood pressure. This bleeding causes a stroke because it deprives the cerebral area of blood supply or because the blood exerts pressure on structures in the brain.

Once the lump is removed, it takes between 24 and 48 hours to determine which area has been affected.

How to detect a stroke

No matter what the cause or type of stroke, strokes are always a medical emergency, as they occur suddenly and can leave serious permanent injuries in just a few minutes. Furthermore, the severity of the stroke depends on how much blood is involved.

The severity of the injury can vary depending on how quickly medical attention is received. That is why it is so important to be aware of the warning signs our body gives us. If you are in the group of people most at risk for a stroke, you should pay more attention to the following signs of a possible stroke:

Dizziness and difficulty walking

As the blood flow to the brain is reduced, you may suddenly feel dizzy.
You may also experience a lack of balance or coordination and this may cause you to stumble.
Any movement that requires attention will be affected.

Weakness or numbness

A sign of a blow is being unable to lift your arms (one at a time or both at the same time) and hold them in the air. You will also feel numb or have trouble lifting an object, even if it weighs almost nothing. Many people lose what they hold in their hand because they are unable to hold it.

In addition, we can feel a tingling sensation or numbness in the legs. We may need to sit and rest for a few seconds, as none of our limbs can function.

Problems talking

When we are hit by a blow, not only do we find it difficult to walk or move, but we also have difficulty expressing ourselves. Unclear speech, not being able to find the right words to explain something or inconsistencies in your speech can be signs of a blow.

Facial paralysis

You will also experience facial paralysis in addition to having difficulty expressing yourself. This feeling is similar to when you go to the dentist and they give you anesthesia to remove a tooth. In other words, you are not able to smile or open your eyes. This paralysis is almost always only on one side of the face.

Furthermore, you will also experience other typical problems associated with a stroke, such as blurred, foggy, double or darkened vision.

An intense migraine

We have all experienced headaches, even strong ones. But before a stroke, you may experience a migraine so intense that you can do nothing. It appears suddenly and is accompanied by dizziness, nausea or vomiting. In cases where you suffer from a hemorrhagic stroke, the headache can also lead to fainting.

The most important characteristics of these characters are that they can be displayed without the person noticing. Others will think that the individual is distracted, tired, confused or even drunk. When the symptoms appear for a few seconds or minutes, and then disappear, you are experiencing a transient stroke, and you should not ignore your symptoms.

This is a clear sign that the blood is not reaching your brain properly and that you may be suffering from a severe stroke in the future. In this case, you should call an ambulance so that medical professionals can diagnose the problem properly.

Many nurses or paramedics perform an on-site test known as the FAST (Face Arm Speech Test).

It consists of three parts:

Face: Analyze if there is involuntary muscle asymmetry in the facial features.
Arms: Tests whether the patient can voluntarily move his or her arms, or feel tingling and numbness in the arms.
Talking: Asks a series of questions to determine if the patient has difficulty speaking or if they sound drunk or intoxicated.