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Best Doctor for Brain Stroke in Rohini - Risk Factors for Brain Stroke

A Brain stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other severe internal injuries. According to Indian Stroke Association (ISA), worldwide every year close to 17 million people suffer from strokes, out of which 6.2 million die and 5 million suffer disabilities. It indicates that the incidence of brain strokes is 130 persons out of 1 lakh population in India. The reason for so many cases of brain strokes and disabilities is because of lack of preventive strategies against strokes but Effective treatments can also help prevent disability from stroke.<br>

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Best Doctor for Brain Stroke in Rohini - Risk Factors for Brain Stroke

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  1. Best Doctor for Brain Stroke in Rohini - Risk Factors for Brain Stroke

  2. A Brain stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced or Blocked, meaning that the brain tissue stops receiving oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die after just a few minutes. When stroke strikes, every minute's delay of treatment counts because millions of brain cells die every minute until blood flow is restored. A Brain stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other severe internal injuries. According to Indian Stroke Association (ISA), worldwide every year close to 17 million people suffer from strokes, out of which 6.2 million die and 5 million suffer disabilities. It indicates that the incidence of brain strokes is 130 persons out of 1 lakh population in India. The reason for so many cases of brain strokes and disabilities is because of lack of preventive strategies against strokes but Effective treatments can also help prevent disability from stroke.

  3. Causes of Strokes There are two main causes of brain stroke: leakage or rupture of a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people may have only a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, known as transient ischemic attack (TIA), which does not cause permanent symptoms. Ischemic Stroke - This is known as brain ischemia and cerebral ischemia. This type of stroke is caused by an Blockage/ obstruction in the blood supply artery in the brain. The blockage reduces blood flow and oxygen to the brain, causing damage or death to brain cells. Hemorrhagic Stroke - A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when blood from an artery begins to bleed into the brain. It occurs when a weak blood vessel ruptures and flows into the surrounding brain. Pressure from leaked blood damages brain cells, and, as a result, the damaged area is unable to function properly.

  4. Symptoms of Strokes Trouble speaking and understanding what others are speaking - You may experience confusion, reduce your words or have difficulty understanding speech.

  5.  Paralysis or numbness of the face, arms or legs - You may develop sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis in your face, arms or legs. It often affects just one side (Right or Left) of your body. Try to raise both your hands above your head at the same time. If one of your arms falls, you may have a stroke. Also, when you try to smile, one side of your mouth may drool.  Problems seeing in eyes (One or Both) - You may suddenly see blurring or blackness in one or both eyes, or you may see double vision.  Headache - Sudden, severe headaches, which may be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness, or altered consciousness, may indicate that you are having a stroke.  Trouble walking - You stumble or lose your balance. you may have sudden dizziness or loss of coordination.

  6. Risk Factors of Strokes by Dr. Shailesh Jain Dr. Shailesh Jain, best Neurologist in Rohini says Brain stroke related risk factors cannot be controlled. These include gender, age and family history. However, many stroke risk factors are related to lifestyle. Everyone can reduce their risk of having a Brain stroke by making some simple lifestyle changes. Some risk factors are listed below:

  7. High blood pressure High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for stroke (known as hypertension). Blood pressure refers to the pressure inside the arteries. Normal blood pressure is around 120/80, while high-normal blood pressure is 120/80 to 140/90. High blood pressure occurs when your blood pressure consistently exceeds 140/90. Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for stroke. Hypertension is the main reason to cause thickening of the artery walls, resulting in narrowing and eventual blockage of the vessel (ischaemic stroke). In atherosclerosis, the pressure of your pumping blood could ‘hoseoff’ debris from damaging the artery walls. The circulating debris (called emboli) can cause a stroke by lodging in and blocking a blood vessel in the brain.

  8. Atherosclerosis and stroke Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease of the arterial walls and is a major cause of stroke. The term 'atherosclerosis' literally means hardening of the arteries. Healthy arteries are flexible and smooth-walled, allowing blood to flow without interruption. The arteries affected by atherosclerosis are hardened, constricted and narrowed by the accumulation of cholesterol-filled 'plaques'. This plaque destabilizes the lining of the artery and can cause the formation of blood clots within the vessel (atherothromosis). These clots can either block the artery or reduce blood flow and enter into a small vessel (embolism). Either of these events (atherothrombosis or embolism) can lead to ischemic stroke. Atherosclerosis can also weaken the walls of small arteries and result in hemorrhagic stroke. Treatment for atherosclerosis includes:

  9. Carotid artery stenosis Carotid artery stenosis is a contraction in the large arteries located on each side of the neck that carries blood to the head, face, and brain. The narrowing usually results from atherosclerosis, or a build-up of plaque on the inside of the arteries. Over time, stenosis can advance to complete blockage of the arteries. Most people with carotid stenosis are not aware of the condition unless they have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke. The TIA is a powerful warning that a full stroke is pending, possibly within hours, days, weeks, or months. In addition to medications to control atherosclerosis, treatment may include surgery to unblock the carotid arteries.

  10. When to See Doctor Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of stroke, even if they seem to come and go or they disappear altogether. Think as soon as possible and do the following: Face - Ask to smile and check “Does one side of the face droop?” Arms - Ask to raise both arms and check “Does one arm drift downward? Or is one arm unable to rise?” Speech - Ask to repeat a simple phrase and check “Is his or her speech slurred or strange?” Time - If you observe any of these signs, call your Doctor or emergency medical help immediately.

  11. About Dr. Shailesh Jain the top Neurosurgeon in Rohini Dr. Shailesh Jain is the Best Doctor for Brain Stroke in Rohini. He is consultant neurosurgeon and stroke interventionist at Max Hospital Shalimar Bagh and runs his own Arihant Neurospine clinic in Rohini and Pitampura. You can Book an appointment for any kind of spinal cord Treatment as well as Brain Treatment. a principal

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