Friday, January 3rd, 2025

From Mithun Chakraborty to Rahul Roy and Nitin Kamath, everyone has suffered stroke, know the symptoms and treatment from the expert.


Stroke is a very serious and sudden medical condition caused by insufficient blood flow to any part of the brain. This happens when a blockage occurs in an artery or bleeding starts in the brain. Without constant blood flow, the blood cells in that area die due to lack of oxygen. A person of any age can become a victim of stroke, but it is mostly seen in the elderly.

Bollywood celebs like Mithun Chakraborty, Rahul Roy and Zerodha founder Nitin Kamat have also suffered from this serious condition, which brought attention to this serious problem. he/she talks about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and the risk of stroke associated with lack of sleep. his/her experience has helped him/her understand how important it is to recognize the early signs and symptoms of a stroke so that serious damage can be avoided.

Consultant and HOD Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram. Dr. Puneet Kant Arora According to this, let us know how stroke can be identified from its initial symptoms and what are the options for its treatment.
(Photo courtesy: Instagram@mithun__chakraborty, officialrahulroy,nithinkamath)

Early symptoms of stroke- FAST

1. F (Face): facial muscle weakness or paralysiswhich may cause the face to bend
2. A (arm): Weakness in arm muscles and difficulty in holding it up
3. S (Speech): Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or slurred speech
4. t (time): Call in time for immediate help

These things increase the risk of stroke

These things increase the risk of stroke

stroke There can be different types of risk factors associated with it, of which age is the biggest contributor. But many bad lifestyles also play a role in this.

Things like high BP, heart disease, diabetes, smoking, alcohol and inactive lifestyle increase the risk of stroke. Not only this, it is also important to balance work and stress in this fast-paced world.

Stroke Treatment Options

Stroke Treatment Options

after stroke Treatment involves the use of medications, such as blood-thinning injections or tissue plasminogen activator (TPA).

tPA is effective, but it must be given within 4-5 hours of the stroke. In severe cases, there are surgical options such as angioplasty, but these are done only when there are no other options left.

Take help of these therapies after stroke

Take help of these therapies after stroke

Physiotherapy: In this, it is helped in improving the strength and speed of muscles through body movement. This includes activities such as balance training, exercise, walking and swallowing.
Cognitive Therapy:
This therapy helps a person regain abilities like attention, thinking ability, language skills, reading and writing.

Occupational Therapy:

Occupational Therapy:

Helps train a person in daily activities like eating, cooking, dressing, sitting, walking etc.

Behavioral Therapy: This therapy helps deal with stress, fatigue and mental health problems that occur after a stroke.

Recovering from a stroke and regaining lost strength and skills can be challenging, but recognizing any symptoms early can help prevent this serious condition later on.

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