Stroke
Seven Warning Signs Of A Stroke That No One Should Ignore
A stroke can be a seriously devastating occurrence that no one should ever have to go through. It occurs whenever blood is blocked from getting to the brain and without oxygen, the brain will begin to shut down and sustain damage. There is then a serious trickle-down effect that occurs, starting with the part of the body that portion of the brain controls. If not treated immediately, recovery from it could be quite lengthy, if at all. We will explain the seven basic symptoms heralding an attack, as well as explaining how it can be prevented from the start.
You can take steps to prevent a stroke, starting with having a regular physical. All of us here at Trinity Primary Care want to see you be the healthiest you can be. Call us today for an immediate appointment for screening.
Stroke Symptoms
• Numbness: weakness, tingling or numbness on one side of the body only.
• Loss of movement: happens on one side of the body only, and can occur in the face, arm or leg.
• Vision changes: blurriness, obscuring spots and up to partial or complete loss of vision in one eye.
• Speaking difficulty: in the presence of a stroke, your speech can become slurred.
• Difficulty with comprehension: you may begin to have trouble following a line of thought, or cannot understand what someone else is saying to you.
• Trouble walking: during this kind of state, you may experience some trouble walking, or experience vertigo.
• Headache: Sudden, sharp headache pain located around one portion of your head. This may be a sign of where the bleeding is occurring.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Even if it only turns out to be a TIA or mini-stroke, it still could be a sign of worse things to come.
Types of Strokes
There are two distinct types of strokes that can occur, classified by how it occurs and where it occurs. The first, an ischemic stroke, happens when a blood clot blocks off a blood vessel that is delivering blood to the brain. Blood clots can form anywhere in the body and if not caught and removed, they can break free and travel, causing damage wherever they go.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when an artery inside the brain breaks or leaks. It can cause bleeding either inside the brain or near the surface, and if this happens, the brain will begin to swell inside the skull, causing even more damage. This is the most deadly type, requiring quick action to prevent further damage to the body. Surgery or medicine to stop the bleeding is the usual action.
Prevention
The simplest way to prevent a stroke from happening to you is to listen to your doctor. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you may be a candidate unless changes are made to your health and lifestyle.
Stroke
Seven Warning Signs Of A Stroke That No One Should Ignore
A stroke can be a seriously devastating occurrence that no one should ever have to go through. It occurs whenever blood is blocked from getting to the brain and without oxygen, the brain will begin to shut down and sustain damage. There is then a serious trickle-down effect that occurs, starting with the part of the body that portion of the brain controls. If not treated immediately, recovery from it could be quite lengthy, if at all. We will explain the seven basic symptoms heralding an attack, as well as explaining how it can be prevented from the start.
You can take steps to prevent a stroke, starting with having a regular physical. All of us here at Trinity Primary Care want to see you be the healthiest you can be. Call us today for an immediate appointment for screening.
Stroke Symptoms
• Numbness: weakness, tingling or numbness on one side of the body only.
• Loss of movement: happens on one side of the body only, and can occur in the face, arm or leg.
• Vision changes: blurriness, obscuring spots and up to partial or complete loss of vision in one eye.
• Speaking difficulty: in the presence of a stroke, your speech can become slurred.
• Difficulty with comprehension: you may begin to have trouble following a line of thought, or cannot understand what someone else is saying to you.
• Trouble walking: during this kind of state, you may experience some trouble walking, or experience vertigo.
• Headache: Sudden, sharp headache pain located around one portion of your head. This may be a sign of where the bleeding is occurring.
If you experience any of the above symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. Even if it only turns out to be a TIA or mini-stroke, it still could be a sign of worse things to come.
Types of Strokes
There are two distinct types of strokes that can occur, classified by how it occurs and where it occurs. The first, an ischemic stroke, happens when a blood clot blocks off a blood vessel that is delivering blood to the brain. Blood clots can form anywhere in the body and if not caught and removed, they can break free and travel, causing damage wherever they go.
A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when an artery inside the brain breaks or leaks. It can cause bleeding either inside the brain or near the surface, and if this happens, the brain will begin to swell inside the skull, causing even more damage. This is the most deadly type, requiring quick action to prevent further damage to the body. Surgery or medicine to stop the bleeding is the usual action.
Prevention
The simplest way to prevent a stroke from happening to you is to listen to your doctor. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, you may be a candidate unless changes are made to your health and lifestyle.