Stroke
goodtoknow says: Every five minutes someone in the UK has a stroke, but thanks to modern treatments many make a full recovery. A stroke is the brain's version of a heart attack. It happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, causing damage to the brain. Symptoms include numbness, weakness or paralysis, problems with speech and swallowing, headaches and confusions. A mini stroke has similar symptoms which only last a few hours. Stop smoking, take exercise, get your blood pressure checked and eat a healthy diet if you want to reduce your risk of having a stroke.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of strokes from patient.co.uk, read on.
A stroke causes damage to the brain. Symptoms and disability following a stroke vary greatly depending on the part of the brain affected and the extent of the damage. Treatment includes medication to reduce 'risk factors' for further strokes. Rehabilitation is a major part of treatment.
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