According to the Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP), stroke is a leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death in the Philippines. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries that leads to the brain or within it. A stroke happens when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes clogged by a clot or it bursts. There are many signs of stroke that people often ignore. Knowing these symptoms could save lives.
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These are some of the signs of stroke that you should not ignore:
Difficulty in speaking
People who are under the attack o stroke also experience stuttering stammering or inaudible speech due to the effect of the clogged blood vessels to the brain.
Difficulty to balance
People who suffer from a stroke also lose their sense of balance.
Numbness and weakness of the arms
Many patients who suffered and survived a stroke often experience difficulty to move or raise one of their arms or feel numbness or weakness on the affected arm.
Blurred vision on either eye
Due to the effect of stroke in the brain, it sometimes affects even the patient's visions.
The face becomes asymmetrical
Many stroke patients face are noticeably unproportionate or asymmetrical especially those who already suffered and survived a stroke attack.
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should bring the victim to the doctor at once. To prevent stroke you need to have proper diet and exercise. You also need to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Doing these things could save you from the dreadful silent killer. However, in other cases, the causes of stroke could involve genetic factors and it could not be controlled.
Difficulty in speaking
People who are under the attack o stroke also experience stuttering stammering or inaudible speech due to the effect of the clogged blood vessels to the brain.
Difficulty to balance
People who suffer from a stroke also lose their sense of balance.
Numbness and weakness of the arms
Many patients who suffered and survived a stroke often experience difficulty to move or raise one of their arms or feel numbness or weakness on the affected arm.
Blurred vision on either eye
Due to the effect of stroke in the brain, it sometimes affects even the patient's visions.
The face becomes asymmetrical
Many stroke patients face are noticeably unproportionate or asymmetrical especially those who already suffered and survived a stroke attack.
If you notice any of these symptoms, you should bring the victim to the doctor at once. To prevent stroke you need to have proper diet and exercise. You also need to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake. Doing these things could save you from the dreadful silent killer. However, in other cases, the causes of stroke could involve genetic factors and it could not be controlled.
People with hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol levels are more likely to suffer from a stroke. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you prevent a stroke and live your life to the fullest.
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