Neurology

  Brain stroke or any stroke is a medical emergency and requires quick medical assistance. A brain stroke is the outcome of a reduced or interrupted blood supply to part of the brain, which prevents the brain tissues from getting optimum oxygen and nutrients. Additionally, if something causes bleeding in the brain, it leads to a brain stroke. Even though brain strokes occur suddenly, yet this can be prevented if a person is careful about the symptoms and takes necessary precautions.              In order to prevent brain stroke, it is vital to know the symptoms. Some of the collective brain stroke symptoms are-   ●      Paralysis (numbness) on the face, leg or arm              Sudden development of insensibility or paralysis on the face, leg or the arm is a sign of a stroke, and mostly it affects one side of the body. To be sure whet...

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked, preventing the brain tissue from getting oxygen, glucose, and nutrients. In just a few minutes, the starved brain cells begin to die.  A stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is crucial. Key symptoms for early detection A person having a brain stroke may experience confusion, slurring of speech, suddenly have blurred or blackened vision in one or both the eyes, severe headache, trouble walking or loss of coordination and paralysis or numbness of the face, arms, and legs. The proper blood flow must be restored to the brain as soon as possible otherwise devastating damages may occur resulting in physical, cognitive and mental disabilities. Treatments Emergency brain stroke treatment depends on the type of stroke- whether ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke is treated by removing obstruction and restoring blood flow to the brain. This is done through emergency IV medica...