Young people are also suffering from stroke

Young people are also suffering from stroke

The faster the treatment, the lower the risk. Awareness can prevent stroke. Mostly people over 40 are affected but younger people can also be affected. Many people think that a stroke is a heart disease. But stroke is actually a brain disease. Stroke is the damage caused due to bleeding or interruption of blood flow to any part of the brain. A stroke can lead to paralysis or paralysis, disability and even death.

Warning

A family that has a patient who is paralyzed due to a stroke, is constantly suffering from endless upheavals due to it. A large number of people have to live such an inhumane life simply because of lack of awareness.

Want awareness

First, know that stroke is a preventable disease. Stroke can be prevented by following proper lifestyle and hygiene. It is possible to reduce the risk of stroke by maintaining proper weight, controlling blood pressure and diabetes, avoiding fatty foods, avoiding smoking and regular exercise.

Along with these, it is necessary to be aware of the treatment of stroke. Stroke patients often arrive at the hospital very late. By that time there is no time to give proper treatment to the patient. However, the damage can be reduced if treated in time.

So there is a need for massive campaign and awareness about the symptoms of stroke. If it is possible to bring the patient to the hospital quickly, according to the type of stroke, the patient can be cured by urgent treatment.

Hurry up

The phrase 'be fast' is used worldwide to make stroke symptoms easier to recognize. This is why the slogan of this year's World Stroke Day is Precious Time or every moment is precious. It is possible to remember the signs or symptoms of stroke with English B-fast phrases.

*B-means balance or balance. Sudden loss of balance.

*E-means eye or sight. Sudden vision problems.

*F means face. Sudden curvature of one side of the face.

*A-means arm. Sudden weakness of one arm.

*S-means speech or sudden engagement.

*T-earth time or time. As soon as these symptoms appear, try to bring the patient to the hospital as soon as possible.

Care of stroke patients

There is a need for awareness of stroke patient care at home. A stroke patient may suffer another stroke within a few days, which is worse than before. So, along with patient care, everyone should be aware of the fact that stroke does not happen again.

In addition, stroke patients often cannot eat or swallow food properly, resulting in malnutrition. Special dietary arrangements may be required for them. Some may even need to be given liquid food through a tube in the nose. Forceful swallowing of food can cause food particles to enter the lungs and cause fatal aspiration pneumonia.

To prevent bed sores (pressure sores) due to prolonged bed rest, special beds, frequent changes of position are necessary. Apart from this, whether there is blood clot or DVT in the leg artery or not, the target should be checked. Many may also lose the ability to control their urination. In that case they have to pay attention to cleanliness.

Physiotherapy plays an important role in restoring the strength of paralyzed limbs. So regular physiotherapy should be done at home. Regular exercise is also necessary to reduce joint stiffness. One of the goals of post-stroke care is to make the patient independent. Work towards that goal. Physiotherapy is also important in reducing speech stuttering.

Need treatment fast

Treatment of stroke depends on its type. Strokes are mainly of two types. A stroke that occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a blood clot is called an ischemic stroke. And a stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and blood accumulates in the brain is called a hemorrhagic stroke. Modern treatment of both these types of stroke is now available in Bangladesh.

Global stroke thrombolysis is a modern and life-saving treatment for stroke caused by a blood clot in a part of the brain. In this process, a drug is used to dissolve blood clots in the brain and restore blood flow to normal. But the most important factor in this treatment is time. This treatment should be given to the patient within 4 hours and 30 minutes of the onset of stroke symptoms. The reason for this is that brain cells begin to die as blood flow is disrupted due to blood clots in the brain. Therefore, if the blood circulation is not normalized in time, the chances of saving the important cells of the patient's brain are reduced.

Even if the patient is brought to the hospital as soon as possible, it is not possible to start the treatment without preliminary examination, especially CT scan. So this time is also important. It should be taken in a hospital which has good facilities for such tests and treatment and also specialist doctors.