Stroke Management

What Is Stroke

Stroke is medically known as a cerebrovascular accident which is the rapid loss of brain functions due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain and this can be due to ischema (lack of blood flow) which is caused by blockage or leakage of blood, and as a result, the affected area of the brain cannot function and this might result in an inability to move one or more limbs on one side of the visual field.

A medical emergency that can cause permanent neurological damage, complications, and death is called STROKES. Stroke is the leading cause of an adult disability and the second cause of death worldwide.

Stroke Symptoms

The most common stroke signs and symptoms include:

Sudden numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side of the 

body

Loss of speech, or trouble talking or understanding speech

Sudden blurred, double or decreased vision

Dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination

Seizures, fainting or blacking out

Typically, stroke symptoms start suddenly and in most cases do not progress further. Stroke symptoms depend on the area of the brain affected.

When the area of the brain affected is more extensive, the more the functions that is likely to be lost.

Most cases, the stroke symptoms affect only one side of the body and this depends on the affected part of the brain.

When stroke affect the brain stem, the brain can produce symptoms relating to deficit in the cranial nerves.

Supplements helpful to prevent stroke

Fish Oil: Fish oil helps thin the blood.

Vitamin B: High dose of vitamin supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke as well as death and cardiac events.

Ginkgo Biloba: Extract from the leaves of the gingko biloba trees offers promise to minimise brain damage caused by stroke.

Dark Chocolate: Eating dark chocolate may help lower blood pressure, boost normal responses to insulin to keep sugar levels down, and improve blood vessel function in patients with high blood pressure.

Potassium: This is another potent antidote against strokes; eating potassium rich food every day may reduce the risk of stroke 40%.

Calcium: calcium is very important in rectifying all circulatory diseases and disorders including stroke. Calcium is the most alkaline mineral in the mineral family, and it helps to counteract acidity and bust up accumulated debris that sick to the arterial walls and thus open up clogged and obstructed arteries.