Stroke
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is caused by the shortage of blood being supplied to the brain. The shortage can be caused by blockages or a blood vessel rupturing, which damages the brain tissue and causes brain cells to die. A stroke is a medical emergency and treatment should be sought as soon as possible.
The 3 categories of strokes:
- Hemorrhagic strokes
- Ischemic strokes
- Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
Causes of a Stroke?
- A stroke is caused by the shortage of blood being supplied to the brain. The shortage of blood can be caused by blockages or a blood vessel rupturing, which damages the brain tissue and causes brain cells to die.
What does a Stroke feel like?
Symptoms of a Stroke include:
- Difficulty understanding and speaking
- Headaches accompanied by vomiting or altered consciousness
- Numbness in an arm, leg, or face on one side of the body
- Problems with vision
- Difficulty walking
- Lack of coordination
- Dizziness
How can a Stroke be managed?
Treatments for a Stroke:
- Emergency medical care
- Surgical clipping
- Physical rehabilitation
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
