Many people aren't aware when they are hit by a stroke, according to a study by Mayo Clinic. As a result, they do not seek treatment until their condition becomes very serious.
Scott Silvers, the Chair of the emergency medicine department at Mayo Clinic's Florida campus says that time is crucial in treating stroke, adding that this will ensure that the effects of the stroke are limited and the patient's condition can be kept under control to prevent further damage and improve recovery.
Immediate treatment of a stroke can prevent a major disability. Here's some of the symptoms:
Sudden numbness, weakness, or paralysis of your face, arm or leg — usually on one side of the body
Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech (aphasia)
Sudden blurred, double or decreased vision
Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination
A sudden, severe headache or an unusual headache, which may be accompanied by a stiff neck, facial pain, pain between your eyes, vomiting or altered consciousness
Confusion or problems with memory, spatial orientation or perception
If you are experiencing any of the above, please seek IMMEDIATE medical help. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Source: Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2008-jax/5123.html
Scott Silvers, the Chair of the emergency medicine department at Mayo Clinic's Florida campus says that time is crucial in treating stroke, adding that this will ensure that the effects of the stroke are limited and the patient's condition can be kept under control to prevent further damage and improve recovery.
Immediate treatment of a stroke can prevent a major disability. Here's some of the symptoms:
Sudden numbness, weakness, or paralysis of your face, arm or leg — usually on one side of the body
Sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech (aphasia)
Sudden blurred, double or decreased vision
Sudden dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination
A sudden, severe headache or an unusual headache, which may be accompanied by a stiff neck, facial pain, pain between your eyes, vomiting or altered consciousness
Confusion or problems with memory, spatial orientation or perception
If you are experiencing any of the above, please seek IMMEDIATE medical help. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Source: Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2008-jax/5123.html
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