Natural Life Hacks's video: What Are The First Signs Of Stroke

What Are The First Signs Of Stroke Stroke is a very serious medical condition that happens when the blood supply to our brain suddenly stops or reduces. As a result, the brain tissue doesn't get enough fresh oxygen, and brain cells start to die within a few minutes. It's a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention otherwise it can cause life-threatening complications. However; a stroke always has some signs and symptoms that most of the people ignore, in this video, we will be sharing some of the most common signs of a stroke. Trouble Speaking As we have also said earlier, stroke affects our brain, that's why you may experience trouble speaking, concentrating or you may also feel confusion all of the sudden without any definite reason. Paralysis or Numbness It's one of the most serious symptoms of a stroke in which your legs, arms or face may starting turning numb due to poor blood circulation to the brain. If this condition continues for even a few minutes, it can permanently damage your arms or legs due to tissue death. Even if you are experiencing a mild numbness, don't ignore and immediately contact your local emergency center. Blurred Vision A sudden stroke can also cause vision-related signs such as sudden blurred vision in one or both eyes, or it can also cause complete vision loss if the blood supply to our brain remains blocked or reduced. Headache Headache is also a common sign of stroke that usually becomes severe all of the sudden, stroke associated headache is often very severe. There is no need to panic if you are experiencing mild headaches as it can be due to less serious reasons causes such as stress, migraine, or hypertension. Prevention Stroke is a preventable condition, by adopting a few lifestyle changes anyone can prevent stroke. These are the following preventions that you should always remember and follow. Control of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure or also known as hypertension can damage the arteries and they become more prone to fatty deposits. These fatty deposits are made up of cholesterol, triglyceride, and several other lipids and they can form a blockage in your arteries. It can increase your risk of having a stroke that's why you should always keep an eye on your blood pressure and take the prescribed medications. Avoid Smoking Smoking not only increases the risk of developing the cardiovascular disease but it also increases the risk of stroke. You should stop smoking and try to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes Diabetes is also a very common risk factor of stroke. If you are suffering from diabetes, don't forget to maintain your blood sugar levels because uncontrolled blood sugar can increase your risk of having a stroke. Physical Activity Physical activity is very crucial to maintain good health because stroke and heart disease are often associated with inactive or sedentary lifestyles. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes daily to burn extra calories and fat otherwise it may also increase your risk of high cholesterol and atherosclerosis. Final Words: We hope you will now adopt these healthy lifestyle changes to prevent the risk of stroke. Remember, it’s also very important to keep an eye on your symptoms because if the problem is diagnosed early, you can prevent stroke that may cause some serious complications.