Stroke charity executive director Alexis Kolodziy shared her experience of having a stroke with people, explaining the risks.
She said: “A stroke happens when your brain is deprived of oxygen, either from a blood clot that stops blood flow or from bleeding. Once your brain loses oxygen, your cells begin to die and you lose the function of everything in that area. what your brain was responsible for.”
“The brain is the control center of the body, and each hit feels different depending on its location and size,” Koludzi explained.
This is a health expert said in an interview with The Sun. on Sunday Health: “Symptoms are many and diagnosing a stroke can be difficult.”
However, according to the Stroke Association, there are eight symptoms people should be aware of. One of the most common signs of a stroke is a noticeable drooping of one side of the face, especially if it happens suddenly.
Another possible indicator of a lack of oxygen in the brain cells is the inability to raise and hold hands.
A stroke can also cause stuttering or sudden difficulty finding the right words.
These three signs of a stroke can be better remembered with the FAST test.
Weakness of the face: can a person smile? Is his mouth or eye drooping?
Weakness of the arms: can the person raise their arms?
Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what they are saying?
Another sign to look out for is the sudden onset of double or blurry vision, or loss of vision in one (or both) eyes.
Sudden and severe memory loss or confusion may be a sign of a stroke.
The brain damage caused by a stroke can lead to loss of balance, dizziness or lightheadedness, and falls.
A stroke can also lead to difficulty swallowing, although it is unlikely to be a stroke if this is the only symptom of the disease.
Note the immediate loss of sensation on one side of the body.
Signs of a stroke:
– sunken face.
Weakness of the hands.
Problems with speech.
blurred vision
Sudden loss of memory.
Loss of balance.
Difficulty swallowing.
Loss of sensation on one side of the body.
Source: Express
