STROKE
How to identify Stroke ?? What to do ??
Warning Signs of Stroke :-
Symptoms may begin suddenly
Remember the Acronym:
BE FAST :
Balance: Difficulty in balance, or walking;
Eye: Sudden problems with vision, blurring, double vision
Face: One side of the face droops, or the smile looks uneven.
Arm: Sudden weakness or numbness in one arm or leg.
Speech: Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or trouble understanding speech.
Time: Each second counts, Golden hour(4.5 hours are crucial for life saving )
Sometimes a severe, unusual headache.
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What to Do if You Suspect a Stroke :-
Call an ambulance or local emergency service immediately Dial 102/108
Go to a stroke-capable hospital.(With facilities like CT or MRI)
Note the time symptoms started, or when the person was last known to be well.
Do not give food, water, or medicines-including aspirin-unless advised by a clinician; swallowing may be unsafe.
Seek emergency assessment even if symptoms improve, as this may be a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA).
Rehabilitation
Golden Period i.e., few months after stroke (3-6 months) are very important for getting back the recovery of function, physical function, use of limbs, walking training, speech
Do not waste time.
Consult a Physiotherapist trained in Neurological Rehabilitation for a complete Assessment and Planning a Treatment Regime according to the need of the patient
Avoid vigorous exercises, massage, pulling on the weak arm