Warning Signs of Stroke & Rehabilitation

When a stroke occurs it means our brain is lacking supply of oxygen, and one need treatment right away to lower their chances of huge brain damage. Immediate medical attention can save you from life-threatening conditions.

The severe consequences of stroke include brain damage, disability, or even death.  As per the best neurologist in Delhi instant action can save the life when someone is having a stroke. They have suggested first 4 hours are crucial for the treatment, but in most of the cases lack of awareness is the major reason behind the high number of casualties due to stroke. Further neurology specialist in Delhi Dr. Mukesh Kumar has suggested awareness for brain stroke & its warning signs to reduce these numbers.

What are The Warning Signs of Stroke?
Fast acronym is one of the easiest ways to remember signs of brain stroke.

F: Face Dropping, crooked smile, or face dropping on one side

A: Arm weakness & numbness (one of arm will drop lower than other)

S: Slurring of speech or difficulty in understanding words

T: Time to call an ambulance & reach immediate medical assistance

There are some other possible signs of stroke which you should watch out:

·         Sudden excruciating headache

·         Loss of balance & coordination

·         Loss of vision or sudden change of vision in one or both eyes

·         weakness or numbness in one side of body

The symptoms can appear suddenly where one may also not get time to act, which is why rehabilitation therapies help in total recovery, although it should be noted that these therapies may take from some months to years for complete recovery.

Brain Stroke Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation after stroke is process of relearning the lost skills; equally rehabilitation is also important to save the individual from developing new medical conditions. neurorehabilitation program is often customized according to the current health status of the individual.

Brain stroke rehabilitation is focused on relearning impaired skills like loss of coordination, difficulty in walking, loss of balance, loss of sensation, loss or change of vision, and many other cognitive issues. Rehabilitation process may also include mental health support in case of patient dealing with anxiety & depression. There are various kinds of rehabilitation process one can opt for like acute rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation at hospitals or rehabilitation centres, and rehabilitation at home. As per neurologist doctor involvement of family also helps in smooth recovery.

To know more about brain stroke treatment & rehabilitation process you can consult with Dr. Mukesh Kumar from Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi.

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