A stroke can occur when poor blood flow to the brain leads to cell death. It is the fifth leading cause of death in America and the leading cause of disability. There are two types of stroke: ischemic stroke, which results from narrowing or blockage of the arteries leading to the brain, and hemorrhagic stroke, which results from decreased blood flow.
When a blood vessel carrying nutrients to the brain ruptures or becomes blocked due to a stroke, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs to function, resulting in cell death. The brain is a complex organ that controls many body functions. Therefore, when a stroke occurs and blood flow to a certain part of the brain decreases, one or more parts of the body that are not controlled by the affected part of the brain are unable to function properly.
Recognizing the symptoms of stroke is very important to prevent the disease or get timely medical help to reduce brain damage. This will also reduce the risk of disability. According to experts, stroke symptoms can vary from person to person and depend on the type of stroke, the severity of the damage, and the affected part of the brain. However, all stroke symptoms have one thing in common: they always appear suddenly.
The following are the most common symptoms of the disease:
Partial or complete paralysis
Numbness in the left arm, leg, or left side of the face.
Difficulty speaking and understanding other speakers.
Repeated loss of consciousness
- Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes.
Hiccups.
Dizziness;
Breathing problems
pain;
epileptic seizures;
Hallucinations
Personality changes.
