We probably all know someone in our families or otherwise who has been affected by stroke.
Stoke damage runs the gamut from barely noticeable to life-altering and death.
There is so much information available on the internet and other places, so feel free to do your own research for statistics.
This is a personal subject to me because it runs on both sides of my family.
My paternal grandmother was paralyzed on the left side.
I don't know her age at the time of her stroke.
It has also affected two of my sisters, my mother and aunt (her sister).
All four of them started with TIA's, more commonly known as Trans Ischemic Attacks, or mini-strokes.
All four women had these BEFORE the age of 50.
Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
The recovery from a stroke depends on which side of the brain it occurred and the amount of damage.
What matters most right now is that strokes are preventable, and everyone should be familiar with the warning signs so you will know what to do in case you are in a position to help.
The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:
Not all warning signs occur in every stroke.
Check the time.
You may be asked when the first symptoms started.
If possible, ask the victim to repeat some words, to swallow, to stick out the tongue, or raise an arm.
If they have any difficulty with these commands, a stroke is likely.
It's very frightening when your loved one doesn't fit the obvious profile of a stroke victim.
None of my family members smoked or drank or had drug issues.
Some had high blood pressure, but were being treated for it.
My sister passed away last year after having several strokes over the course of a few years, and she was very thin and active.
She was only 60.
Help prevent stroke by your lifestyle.
Unhealthy lifestyle factors include smoking, drinking and drug abuse, obesity and physical inactivity.
Treat high blood pressure.
Lower your cholesterol.
Exercise and eat right.
Follow the advice of your doctor.
There is no guarantee that this will prevent a stroke, but peace of mind comes from knowing you did everything within your power to prevent this heart-wrenching damage.
Stoke damage runs the gamut from barely noticeable to life-altering and death.
There is so much information available on the internet and other places, so feel free to do your own research for statistics.
This is a personal subject to me because it runs on both sides of my family.
My paternal grandmother was paralyzed on the left side.
I don't know her age at the time of her stroke.
It has also affected two of my sisters, my mother and aunt (her sister).
All four of them started with TIA's, more commonly known as Trans Ischemic Attacks, or mini-strokes.
All four women had these BEFORE the age of 50.
Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.
The recovery from a stroke depends on which side of the brain it occurred and the amount of damage.
What matters most right now is that strokes are preventable, and everyone should be familiar with the warning signs so you will know what to do in case you are in a position to help.
The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Not all warning signs occur in every stroke.
Check the time.
You may be asked when the first symptoms started.
If possible, ask the victim to repeat some words, to swallow, to stick out the tongue, or raise an arm.
If they have any difficulty with these commands, a stroke is likely.
It's very frightening when your loved one doesn't fit the obvious profile of a stroke victim.
None of my family members smoked or drank or had drug issues.
Some had high blood pressure, but were being treated for it.
My sister passed away last year after having several strokes over the course of a few years, and she was very thin and active.
She was only 60.
Help prevent stroke by your lifestyle.
Unhealthy lifestyle factors include smoking, drinking and drug abuse, obesity and physical inactivity.
Treat high blood pressure.
Lower your cholesterol.
Exercise and eat right.
Follow the advice of your doctor.
There is no guarantee that this will prevent a stroke, but peace of mind comes from knowing you did everything within your power to prevent this heart-wrenching damage.
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