What is a stroke and how to prevent it?

in health •  7 years ago 

What is a stroke? A stroke occurs when the brain suffers damage due to the interruption of it's blood supply. There are two types of strokes, the one is an ischemic stroke which is the more common one caused by a clot. The other is called a hemorrhage, which is caused by bleeding in or around the brain. 

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What are the symptoms? There are many symptoms people suffer with. Here are some of the main or server ones, Weakness of muscles or even paralysis, weakened eyesight, difficulty in speaking or walking, headaches, difficulty in swallowing, and even mental instability or confusion. It even causes server pins and needles and vertigo. 

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What are the treatment? It is often treated with medication. You have to see a doctor. 

Here are some tips on how to prevent a stroke:

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