Seniors aren't the only ones who are susceptible to having a stroke. Young and middle aged adults are increasingly facing this life threatening condition. Yet many people aren't aware of the symptoms.
Instructions
1. Know the two different types of stroke. One is called ischemic. It occurs when a blood clot prevents blood from flowing to the brain. The other type is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. In this case, a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. This one is more dangerous.
2. Learn the symptoms. A person who is having a stroke may suddenly have trouble seeing, trouble walking, trouble speaking, become numb or paralyzed, especially on one side of the body or have a severe headache. They may also become confused or disoriented.
3. Get medical help. Do this even if symptoms don't last. If the symptoms are temporary, you could be having a transient ischemic attack or TIA. That means the blood flow is temporarily blocked from your brain. This could be a warning sign that a stroke is imminent. Any time a stroke occurs, the brain is being deprived of blood. So time is crucial. The faster you get help, more likely you are to fully recover without permanent brain damage. You generally need to get treatment within 3 hours.
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