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Stroke occurs with a sudden interruption in blood supply of the brain. This causes the part of the body that the injured brain controls to stop working.
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Stroke is a medical emergency. It occurs rapidly and requires immediate treatment. FAST treatment (explained later) can lessen the brain damage it causes.
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Stroke needs to be treated within three hours of symptoms. Face (F), Arms (A), Speech (S) and Time (T) test, which involves calling emergency, is needed for this.
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Check if one side of the Face droops, raise both Arms (see if one drifts downward), repeat a sentence (notice Slurring). Call emergency instantly (T).
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Sudden numbness or weakness in face, arms, legs (especially on one side), confusion, trouble speaking and difficulty in understanding speech.
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Trouble seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, lack of coordination, sudden severe headache with no known cause.
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When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Quick treatment can reduce damage caused by stroke. Learn to recognise telltale signs to save a life.
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Noting time of symptoms can help doctors determine the best treatment for the patient. Call an ambulance so that treatment can begin on the way.
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Having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, obstructive sleep apnea and family history of stroke can increase your risk.
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Being overweight or obese, physical inactivity, binge drinking, high salt and high fat diet, and use of drugs can also increase the risk of stroke.
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