Brain Stroke & its Rehabilitation Process

Brain stroke is one of most common neurological condition in India, which is indeed reason of higher fatality rates in India, almost one person has stroke every 40 seconds. This can happen to anyone at any age. As per neurologist in Delhi the numbers of young stroke patients are rising day by day. Stroke is also one of the leading causes of disability in India. The lack of awareness about the stroke treatment & rehabilitation is also the major concern.  When it comes to treatment primary treatment plays the big role, it is usually suggested to reach the hospital with-in 4 hours (golden period)of the on-set of stroke, delaying in treatment is the reason behind huge numbers of death. After the primary treatment stroke rehabilitation helps in minimizing the after effects of brain stroke.

Brain Stroke

Brain stroke or brain attack is sudden interruption in the blood supply of our brain. Reduced bloody supply prevents brain tissues from getting oxygen and nutrition. If blood supply stop for more than few seconds it leads to death of thousands of brain cells. This medical emergency requires prompt action from neurology specialist. There are three common types of strokes which you should be aware of, these are briefly explained below:

•             Acute Ischemic Stroke: one of the most common types of stroke, it occurs when our blood vessels become narrowed or blocked. Reduced blood flow also known as ischemia is usually caused by fatty deposits in our blood vessels. This plaque build-up is often results of obesity, and unhealthy life-style.

•             Brain Hemorrhage: hemorrhagic stroke happen when there is rupture or leak through the blood vessel in our brain. This can be caused by many factors like high blood pressure, traumatic injury, or usage of blood thinners. As per neurologist in Delhi arteriovenous malformation can also contribute to brain hemorrhage.

•             TIA (Mini Stroke): This stroke have similar symptoms of full blown stroke, although symptoms does not last for few minutes but seeking medical attention is necessary to reduce the chances of major stroke.

Stroke Rehabilitation

The ultimate goal of stroke rehabilitation is to help you relearn skills you lost when a brain stroke affected part of your brain. Stroke rehabilitation can help you regain independence and quality of life where you need not any assistance to perform simple tasks.

Stroke Rehabilitation Process Include Following Approaches:

•             Improving your motor-skills: physical therapy helps in regaining the lost muscle strength and help you control the muscle spasm.

•             Speech skills: language problem or aphasia can cause trouble speaking in general, and speech language therapist helps in recovering that.

•             Cognitive skills:  Occupational therapies help in regaining your thinking ability.

•             Mobility Training:  where you learn how to use mobility aids such as walker, cane or wheel-chair.

Apart from the above mentioned therapies one may also need the help of psychological help to treat mental health conditions associated with disabilities due to stroke. Anxiety and depression are major mental health concern among these patients. For stroke rehabilitation in Delhi you can consult with top-rated neurologist in Delhi Dr Mukesh Kumar, currently he is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi.

 visit us for consultation with best neurologist in Delhi