Symptoms before a stroke - How to recognize the warning signs before a stroke ======================================================================================================= There are many people living around us who are in different conditions in terms of age, gender, occupation, living environment, nutrition and also health. People who are dear to us or people who are just by our side because of the situation. At any moment, problems may happen to us or those around us. A stroke is one of these problems that may be lurking. Statistics show that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death or long-term disability among people in a community... - They are over 55 years old... - African-American men (Black Americans). - People who have diabetes problems - Also people who are struggling with heart problems However, not only these people, but those who are young or those who apparently have no history of brain problems may also suffer a stroke.. For example, I can name a 20-year-old patient who was taken to the hospital not long ago with a cerebral aneurysm and a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. What happens before a stroke will greatly help the patient's treatment... Symptoms before a stroke According to research conducted at John Hawkins University, these **symptoms before a stroke** will be an alarm and you should immediately call the emergency room as soon as you see them... 1... Sudden numbness or weakness 2... Sudden confusion and sudden difficulty speaking 3... Sudden blindness especially if it happens in one eye 4 .... sudden dizziness or imbalance 5 .... a severe headache that occurs suddenly ### types of stroke #### Hemorrhagic stroke This type of stroke occurs due to the rupture of blood vessels and bleeding under the arachnoid membrane of the brain.. #### Ischemic stroke The most common type of stroke is ischemic, in ischemic stroke, a part of the brain does not receive blood, oxygen and nutrients, approximately 80 to 90% of stroke statistics are related to ischemic patients, and it happens when a blood clot blocks the path leading to a part of the brain, by finding the cause of this blockage, the doctor can make the best decision to treat the stroke. #### Transient ischemic attack In many cases, TIA or transient ischemic attack occurs with short-term symptoms for about 5 to 10 minutes, and then these symptoms disappear, but a stroke has occurred and should not be indifferent to it.. Emergency centers in order to avoid problems and complications after a stroke. Easy to solve.. TIAs have severe strokes, this statistic shows how important and vital stroke diagnosis is... ((American Heart Association Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2004 Update)) ### Stroke in young people Although the risk of stroke increases with age, stroke in young people is not far from the mind, but statistics show that 10% of people who have a stroke are people under 45 years of age. Stroke symptoms and examination in young people are performed with the help of advanced and specialized devices in medical centers that have special facilities for examination. angiography, examination of blocked veins and the use of advanced medical equipment Clogged or ruptured blood vessels are among the measures that should be taken.. It may be hard to believe, but there is also a possibility of stroke in children.. Some of the disorders that may occur at this age include arterial dissection, vasculitis or inflammation of blood vessels, children's syndrome, myothrombosis, and moya.. Neurologists are the first choice to investigate stroke in children.. - Do not smoke - Regular exercise (20 minutes a day and three to four times a week) - Consuming fish two to three times a month - Control your weight to control your cholesterol and blood pressure - If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, talk to your doctor and treat or control your condition. symptoms before a stroke ### Dr. Majid Kihani, brain and organ specialist **Dr. Majid Kihani Ferd neurologist in Tehran** Dr. Majid Kihani Fard Neurology Clinic