The word "stroke" sounds scary. And even worse is that more and more often this acute cerebrovascular accident began to attack people who have not even reached 40. Based on this, it is very important for everyone to know and recognize the signs of a stroke. We never know what situation we or our loved ones may find ourselves in. Therefore, you should always be on the alert and know how to act.
The editors of the estet-portal decided to study the first signs of a stroke and are ready to acquaint you with them, as well as, we will tell you how to prevent the development of a violation.
- How to recognize a stroke by symptoms
- Self-determination of stroke using a rapid test
- Prevention of acute
cerebrovascular accident How to recognize a stroke by symptoms
Stroke
— a disorder that occurs suddenly. It is impossible to warn him for a long time. A stroke happens quickly and painlessly. But there are some symptoms that can help identify acute cerebrovascular accident.Subscribe to our
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So, the main signs of a stroke:
- headache;
- dizziness;
- clouding of consciousness;
- misunderstanding of the speech of people who are addressing you;
- general weakness in the body.
Also, with a stroke, coordination may be disturbed, speech is distorted, sometimes it can
Abyss of vision.
Self-determination of stroke using a rapid test
rapid test is called FAST (Face, Arm, Spech Test – Face, Hand, Speech Control)
and it can help identify the main signs of a stroke."Face":
ask the person who is suspected of having a stroke to smile or show their teeth. If the corner of the mouth on one side is lowered or the corner of the eye is lowered — this may be a sign of a violation.
"Arm":
raise both arms at the same time and hold them at a 90° angle. If a person was able to raise only one hand, and the second — with difficulty or not at all — the suspicion of a stroke grows stronger.
"Speech":
ask the person to repeat a simple sentence after you. If the speech is not clear, the person cannot accurately repeat your words —
call an ambulance.
Prevention of acute cerebrovascular accident
To avoid a stroke, you should follow simple rules:
1. Drink enough water. About 2 liters per day for an adult — norm.
2. Avoid fatty, fried and heavily
salty foods
, and cut back on fast carbohydrates. Eat healthy and wholesome food.
4. Don't start chronic diseases. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
and taking care of our health. And if you notice even the slightest signs of a stroke, do not neglect it, do a FACE test and call an ambulance.
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