Stroke is among the leading causes of deaths globally today. It is a disease that occurs when there is a blockage in the arteries that carry blood to the brain....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
When oxygenated blood couldn’t get to the brain or part of the brain, a stroke occurs.
There are many types of stroke. We also have what is called warning stroke which normally occur some hours or days before a stroke.
Our mission in this discussion is to reveal to you some signs the body may show days before a stroke attack.
It is important to prevent a stroke because stroke is a dangerous disease that isn’t easily curable, sometimes even when a patient recovers from a stroke the scars do not easily go.
For this reason, preventing a full blown stroke from happening is the best thing you can always do for yourself.
Prevention is possible if you know the signs it shows whenever it is around.
According to WebMD, the following signs may be indication of an impending stroke.
1. Numbness or weakness in your face especially on one side.
When you begin to notice numbness on the face or notice a feeling of weakness on the face, please take this kind of feeling very seriously as it could mean that a stroke is around.
2. Confusion, difficulty understanding other people.
When you notice a feeling of confusion and have trouble understanding other people, it’s important you report to your doctor.
The brain works with oxygenated blood but when there is shortage in this flow, you may begin to experience confusion.
3. Difficulty speaking.
This shortage of blood flow to the brain may also affect the way you speak.
Bear in mind that blood and the energy that flows with it controls most human activities.
4. Trouble seeing with one or both eyes.
The oxygenated blood that flows through the capillaries provide energy for vision.
This blockage that normally cause a stroke may show sign in your eyes by making it difficult for you to see properly.
5. Problem walking or staying balanced.
Blood clotting which normally cause a stroke may affect your peripheral nerves making it difficult for you to stand properly.
6. Dizziness.
In some people when they are about to have stroke, they feel very dizzy. Blood flow controls normal feeling in humans.
Shortage of oxygenated blood in the brain may result in dizziness or extreme sleepiness.
7. Severe headache that comes for no reason.
According to WebMD, severe headache that comes for no reason may indicate that a stroke is around.
There are other causes of severe headache but if you have severe headache coupled with some of the symptoms mentioned above , you may need to consult you healthcare provider immediately.
Remember this article doesn’t represent a medical prescription but for general information purpose.
