STROKE
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and the brain cells die.
Stroke is the damage to the brain from the interruption of its blood supply. A stroke is a medical emergency.
Symptoms of stroke include; trouble walking, speaking, and understanding as well as paralysis or numbness to the face, arm, or leg.
There are 3 main types of stroke
- Ischemic stroke
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Transient ischemic attack (a warning or mini-stroke).
There are 2 main causes of stroke:
- A blocked artery (ischemic stroke)
- Leaking or bursting of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke).
Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) that doesn’t cause lasting symptoms.
5 warning signs of stroke
- Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg(especially on one side of the body).
- Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech.
- Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes.
- Sudden difficulty walking or dizziness, loss of balance, or problems with coordination.
- Severe headache with no known cause.
Leading causes of stroke are; high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes.
Potential effects of a right-brain stroke consist of;
Loss of mobility and control to the left side of the body.
Quality sleep has many benefits, especially for stroke survivors. Getting a good night’s sleep supports neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to restructure and recreate new neural connections in healthy parts of the brain, allowing stroke survivors to relearn movement and function.
Strokes are most likely to occur during 2 two hour period s, one in the morning and the other in the evening, research suggests.
Recovery
Some people who have a stroke will make a good recovery quite quickly.
Research indicates that in many instances, a brain can heal itself after a stroke.
A stroke is triggered when a blood vessel get blocked or bursts.
However, brain cells that are damaged are not beyond repair they can regenerate.
Rehabilitation after a stroke begins in the hospital, often within a day or two after the stroke.
Recovery time after a stroke is different for everyone. It can take weeks, months, or even years. Some people recover fully, but others have long term or life long disabilities.
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