sTROKE (CEREBRIAL ACCIDENT) (Classical / Allopathic Medicine)

General description: Stroke is an interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to brain damage. Stroke is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

There are two main types of stroke:

- Ischemic stroke: it is the most common type of stroke, representing approximately 87% of all cases. Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel leading to the brain.
- Haemorrhagic stroke: occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks and blood leaks into the brain tissue.

Stroke can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the area of the brain that is affected. The most common symptoms of stroke include:

- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body, including the face, arm or leg
- Problems speaking or understanding speech
- Vision problems in one or both eyes
- Coordination or balance problems
- Dizziness or feeling of loss of consciousness
- Severe and sudden headaches
- No symptoms (silent stroke)

If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to call emergency services immediately. The sooner the stroke is treated, the better the chances of a full recovery.

Here are the main risk factors for stroke:

- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes mellitus
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Sedentarism
- Heart disease
- Family history of stroke

You can reduce your risk of stroke by adopting a healthy lifestyle that includes:

- A balanced diet
- Regular physical exercises
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar control
- Quitting smoking
- Moderate alcohol consumption

If you have any of the risk factors for stroke, it's important to talk to your doctor about ways to reduce your risk.