A stroke is a very serious disease condition that can lead to permanent irreversible changes to the body. It can lead to death and disability, hence it is a medical emergency. Immediate medical care can help prevent the damage.
A Stroke can be much more serious than a heart attack. Individuals are known to die more often from a stroke than a heart attack. Stroke can lead to long-term and severe damage to body.
Warning signs of stroke and heart attacks:
- Pain in the chest or the arm as we all know is a sign of heart attack. Stroke presents itself as a tingling sensation, numbnessand inability to move.
- A person who is having a heart attack will often be short of breath. Whereas a stroke may cause problems with their vision, hearing or balance depending on the area of impairment.
Common symptoms to both heart attacks and strokes:
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Sweating profusely
- Sudden headache
Both conditions need immediate attention. A quick call to the emergency unit of hospital in the nick of time might just save a life.
Prevention of stroke and heart attack:
- Regularly getting an annual checkup done by your doctor.
- Following his/her advice.
- Eating healthy foods.
- Getting plenty of rest.
- Exercising daily.
