Healthy Heart Review

If you or a loved one experience any of the following indications of a stroke you will need to call for urgent medical assistance and get to a hospital immediately. Knowing these simple warning signs can help you deal with a potential life threatening situation and perhaps save the life of someone you love.

 One of the usual symptoms is a sudden numbness in the face, arms, and legs.  Usually the numbness will be on one side of the body. The function of your body is controlled by the left and right side of the brain.   When you have a stroke one side of your brain will be affected by a lack of oxygen and a surge of blood and one side of your body will be affected by the symptoms of the stroke.  

 Confusion is another symptom with difficulty forming words and comprehending normal functions.  Often this feeling of confusion in the sufferer will bring on a panic attack as the sufferer is unable to understand what has occurred.

Visual impairment is another symptom of stroke with difficulty seeing either out of both or one eye.  It is normal for all senses to be affected by a stroke as the brain controls our senses it is only natural that there is a flow on effect when a stroke occurs.

The confusion and visual impairment together with a loss of the sense of gravity can cause a sufferer to become unco-ordinated and have difficulty maintaining their balancing.

Some stroke survivors have reported an extreme headache or migraine.  A sudden severe headache or migraine can also be signs of other illnesses that can also be life threatening and require medical attention urgently. 

Being prepared for unexpected illness can save your life or that of your loved on.   If you carry a medical alert bracelet or alarm you will be providing means for any passer bys or medical professionals to assist you.

In your home you can have a list of  emergency numbers and your own health care provider numbers in a place where the family can access it.    At your work you can ensure that your Human Resources Manager has an emergency contact for you together with any medical health provider that you use.

 By keeping your information up to date and handy of your medical practitioners you will make it easier for people to assist you quickly and give you the proper care for your circumstances.

 Bear in mind that not all of the symptoms above could mean that you are suffering from stroke.   It may be that those symptoms can be explained by a number of other circumstances and could be either less or  more serious than strokes.   The most important thing to remember is that if you are feeling unwell you should immediately consult your local health practitioner.