Stroke is a medical urgency. In 2008, data from the Ministry of Health stated that as many as 17.3 million of Indonesian population should be taken away his life because of a stroke.
Causes of Stroke
Stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain to stop immediately. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. There are two types of stroke. First, ischemic stroke, the most common stroke. Ischemic stroke is aibat of the blood clot that clogs blood vessels. The second, hemorrhagic stroke, caused by rupture of blood vessels so that blood flows out. There are so-called "Mini Stroke" or Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA). TIA occurs when blood flow in the brain just paused.
Symptoms of Stroke
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
Sudden loss of consciousness, difficulty speaking or understanding speech
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Severe headaches suddenly without a known cause
Remember, one keyword for stroke symptoms: onset SUDDENLY
Stroke Treatment
If you find yourself or family members complain of these symptoms at once, you should go immediately to the hospital given stroke is a medical urgency. Initial management is usually done in the ER is laid pasen and flex the head (bending the neck toward the front) to 30 degrees, and then do a CT scan as a check gold standard to determine whether this is an ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke, as a cure for both of them is very different. The principle of treatment of ischemic stroke is a blood clot dissolving or while hemorrhagic stroke is to stop the bleeding. Post-stroke rehabilitation helps individuals overcome disabilities that result from stroke damage. While the TIA itself an "alarm" of the stroke so that even patients with TIA will be "cured" to normal within <24 hours, patients with TIA should still be taking blood-thinning drugs are obtained from a doctor and keep the lifestyle in order to avoid a stroke.
When stroke strikes, the body will fall into the risk of death. Even survive, then the patient will experience a disability. Given the effects of the high disability and death from stroke, then you should avoid the risk factors of stroke. Check your blood pressure regularly. One risk factor for stroke is high blood pressure. In addition, less oily and fatty foods to lower cholesterol. People who have had a heart attack are also at risk of stroke is greater, then, keep your heart healthy with enough exercise. If you smoke, reduce, even as much as possible refrain. (dr. Ursula Penny)
