பக்கவாதம்--காரணங்கள்,அறிகுறிகள்,சிகிச்சைகள்/ Stroke

Stroke

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, 

depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.

Risk factors

Age —People age 55 or older have a higher risk of stroke than do younger people.

Being overweight or obese

Physical inactivity

Heavy or binge drinking

Cigarette smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke

Diabetes

Cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal             heart rhythm

Personal or family history of stroke, heart attack or transient ischemic attack.

Symptoms

Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg.

Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes.

Trouble with speaking and understanding. 

The good news is that strokes can be treated and prevented.