Identifying a problem within your body isn’t always easy, especially when you don’t know what could have caused the problem. You don’t want to be hyper-aware of everything to the point that you’re seeing things that aren’t really there and going mad but it’s important to learn the body, even if it isn’t yours. You may be able to tell if something is wrong with you but can you tell if something is wrong with someone else? If they’re choking? Having a heart attack? What about if they’re having a stroke? Do you know what to look for and what to do?
First, What Is A Stroke?
So what is a stroke? Well, a stroke is what happens to your body when the blood that flows to your brain is reduced or cut off. When this happens, your brain tissue stops getting oxygen and nutrients and your brain cells begin to die in minutes.
Strokes are an extreme medical emergency that should be treated as soon as possible. The sooner a stroke is identified and treated, the lesser amount of damage is done to your brain and there is a lower risk for future complications.
There are two main reasons why a stroke might occur. One is because of the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel, which is called a hemorrhagic stroke.
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The second cause of a stroke is because of blocked arteries and this is an ischemic stroke.
Then, there is a transient ischemic stroke; this type of stroke causes temporary disruption between blood flow and the brain and doesn’t cause long-lasting symptoms like hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke do.
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Who Can Be Affected By It?
Unfortunately, anyone can be affected by a stroke but there are people who are at a higher risk. Those over the age of 55 are at a higher risk of developing a stroke than those younger than 55.
Hispanics and African Americans are two ethnicities who are at a higher risk of developing a stroke than other ethnicities.
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People who used birth control or hormone therapies where the estrogen in their body is increased are at a higher risk of developing a stroke as well. Men are also at a higher risk for developing a stroke but women can develop a stroke when they’re older.
Drug use such as cocaine, binge or heavy drinking, being obese, and lack of
