Your body may warn of a coming stroke

8 warning that the body gives before the stroke.

Symptoms of a stroke. It is important to know them and when to contact the doctor to set the exact diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

A stroke is an acute violation of brain blood circulation, leading to damage and death of nerve cells. This happens due to the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain or blockage by plaque or a blood clot. The blood ceases to flow in a certain part of the brain, and as a result there are nerve cells do not receive necessary oxygen.

This disease has become very common: It is most often associated with high blood pressure, fat metabolism disorders and Smoking. A stroke affects both men and women, but death rates are higher among women than men. After 55 years, the stroke risk doubles with increasing age for every ten years. Unfortunately, stroke, and other diseases of the cardiovascular system, to detect in time is quite difficult. It is often mistaken for other health problems. Usually the symptoms of stroke appear suddenly, but not so rare cases when the disease “warned” about in advance. The person feels that health is something wrong:

High blood pressure
People with high blood pressure often do not experience symptoms of this condition of the body. They do not perceive the danger signals associated with high pressure. High pressure provokes the damage or narrowing of the blood vessels of the brain, so it is important to regularly measure the pressure and take appropriate action if it is elevated. This is especially important if there are risk factors increasing the pressure.

Neck rigidity
Neck rigidity may be associated with stress, incorrect posture or excessive physical exertion. But it may be a sign of damage or blockage of one of the blood vessels. If you can’t touch chest with chin, while experiencing neck pain and headache, immediately consult a doctor.

Severe headache
Headache can have a variety of causes, and it is usually not associated with serious health problems. But when we have a strong headache, and there is no any obvious reasons, you need to go to the doctor and get tested. Strong and throbbing headache is usually a sign of high blood pressure. It can be a symptom of a stroke.

Paralysis on one side of the body
This is one of the typical symptoms of a stroke. Unilateral paralysis usually occurs during sleep, sometimes falling asleep. It is not always pronounced, but this symptom is in any case impossible to ignore.

Problems with vision
If a person who had vision problems, sudden impaired vision, double vision is another signal that you need to see a doctor.

A sudden feeling of fatigue
Suddenly the advancing fatigue — also alarm. Such fatigue can testify about the disruption of the normal blood supply to the brain. In potential stroke condition, a person is often increased drowsiness and sometimes sleep becomes unconscious.

It becomes difficult to walk and lift my arms
Often a precursor to a stroke are problems with the coordination of movements of arms and legs.Strong and unusual pain in the shoulders “tells” us what we need to address urgently to the doctor.

Dizziness and General weakness
These symptoms are many health problems. Usually they are not associated with anything serious, but discuss them with your doctor worth. This is especially important for those who have problems with the cardiovascular system.

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