What to Do If Someone You Know Has a Stroke
February 11th, 2008 | Published in Uncategorized
If you know someone who has at a stroke or who is at risk for a stroke you will want to make sure that they understand exactly what a stroke is. It is very important that you recognize all of the warning signs of a stroke. You will see that many of the symptoms will occur quickly so you will want to call 9-1-1 or get your loved one to the hospital as quickly as possible. Even thought some of the people who have the symptoms are not just having a stroke. It is important to recognize all of the symptoms, but you should also try to act quickly so that you can minimize the damage.
You will want to get immediate attention if there is a sudden numbness in the face, arm and leg. It can occur on both sides of the body or it may just be one side. It all depends what affects the brain. There are times when the body is only affected on one side of the body. You will also notice that the person will struggle with their speech and may have difficulty understanding others. Also, you will see things like confusion, dizziness, tiredness, and loss of coordination as a sign too. You will want to get emergency care immediately so that your friend can have a better chance. There are people who do die from a stroke.
That’s what it is very important that you take the time to write down all valuable information and leave it next to the phone. Make sure you have all the numbers that you could possibly ever need to help you for emergency problems. You may also want to carry a cell phone with the same information in your pocket, purse, or wallet for any occasion that you might be out and need to get emergency help.
Every stroke will and should be treated as an emergency. It is very important you think about getting help as if you new someone was taking a heart attack. You will also find that timing is very important. Early treatment can help you save your friend’s life. You will want to make sure that get treated within three hours of showing signs. You will be given medications to dissolve blood clots and you will also find that your doctor or the hospital will try to do all that they can to minimize the damage.
After a stroke you will need to give the person some time for rehabilitation. They may need to take several months off and lean the basics all over again. Most people are unable to do things like walking, talking, or even associating with those that they love. Sometimes it is best that you spend as much time with a person who has had a stroke so that they know that they loved and make a good recovery.
