Symptoms of a stroke, also known as a stroke or stroke, can appear overnight, and depending on the part of the brain that is affected, manifest themselves differently.
However, there are some symptoms that can help you identify this problem quickly, such as:
- Severe headache that comes on suddenly; Decreased strength on one side of the body, which is visible on the arm or leg; Loss of sensitivity in a part of the body, not identifying the cold or heat, for example; Difficulty in standing or sitting, as the body falls to one side, unable to walk or drag one leg; Vision changes, such as partial vision loss or blurred vision; Asymmetrical face, with crooked mouth and drooping eyebrow; Difficulty raising the arm or holding objects, as the arm is dropped; Speech that is slow, slow or with a very low and often imperceptible voice; Unusual and uncontrolled movements, such as tremors; Drowsiness or even loss of consciousness; Loss of memory and mental confusion, not being able to carry out simple orders, such as opening your eyes and, being aggressive and not knowing how to mention the date or your name, for example;
Nausea and vomiting.
Despite this, stroke can also happen without generating any visible symptoms, being discovered in tests that are performed for any other reason. The people who are most likely to have a stroke are those who HAVE high blood pressure, excess weight or diabetes and, therefore, should make regular visits to the doctor to avoid this type of complication.
What to do in case of suspicion
In case of suspicion that a stroke is occurring, the SAMU exam should be performed, which consists of:
Generally, people who are having a stroke are unable to perform the actions required in this test. Thus, if this happens, the victim should be placed on his side in a safe place and call SAMU by calling 192, always paying attention to whether the victim continues to breathe normally and, if he stops breathing, cardiac massage should be started..
What can be the sequelae of stroke
After a stroke, the individual may have sequelae, which can be temporary or very serious and, due to lack of strength, can prevent him from walking, dressing or eating alone, for example.
In addition, other consequences of a stroke include difficulty communicating or understanding orders, frequent choking, incontinence, loss of vision or even confusing and aggressive behaviors, which makes it difficult to relate to family and friends.
It is very important to know that there are treatments that help to reduce stroke sequelae. Physiotherapy sessions can help to regain movement. Speech therapy sessions help to recover speech and improve communication. And occupational therapy sessions help to improve the individual's quality of life and well-being.
To avoid these sequelae, the most important thing is to prevent the stroke from happening. So, learn what you can do to reduce your risk of having a stroke.
