Understand the signs of STROKE - Rajahmundry

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024
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City: Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
Offer type: Demand
Price: Rs 500

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Contact name Dr G Geetasravan
Phone 09398058090

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Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
A stroke is a medical emergency.
Symptoms of stroke include trouble walking, speaking and understanding, as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg.
Early treatment with medication like tPA (clot buster) can minimize brain damage. Other treatments focus on limiting complications and preventing additional strokes.

To recognize the warning signs of a stroke, remember to think BE FAST:

B. Be watchful for a sudden loss of balance.
E. Look out for sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes. Are they experiencing double vision?
F. Ask the person to smile. Look for a droop on one or both sides of their face, which is a sign of muscle weakness or paralysis.
A. A person having a stroke often has muscle weakness on one side. Ask them to raise their arms. If they have one-sided weakness (and didn’t have it before), one arm will stay higher while the other will sag and drop downward.
S. Strokes often cause a person to lose their ability to speak. They might slur their speech or have trouble choosing the right words.