A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or a blood vessel is bleeding, most strokes are caused by blood vessels.
Hands and feet, even the face, or paralysis are the main symptoms of stroke. Symptoms such as stiffness or not understanding others, sudden blurred vision, headache, convulsions, indigestion, inability to swallow food, urinary tract control, etc. are often seen in strokes. 80 percent of strokes are preventable.
Controlling blood pressure: High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke four to six times, which increases the thickness of the blood vessels, which causes cholesterol and other fats to accumulate inside the blood vessels, sometimes these fats run and block the blood vessels in the brain. High blood pressure causes the small blood vessels to be weakened, sometimes they can break down and cause bleeding strokes, which can be kept in 120/80.
Quit smoking: Smoking causes the elasticity of blood vessels to be reduced; blood circulation is narrowed, resulting in accelerating the process of blood clots, thereby increasing the risk of stroke.
Keep in the Diabetes Bug: Excessive sugar in the blood can damage the blood vessels, induce blood clots inside the blood vessels, increase the risk of stroke several times, for that, consult a doctor, keep the blood sugar levels normal.
Take a look at the weight: Obesity and complications associated with it may increase the risk of stroke several times. Being overweight, but losing up to 10 pounds will reduce the risk of stroke to a great extent.
Change the food list: Eat low fat, high fiber foods. Foods that are saturated with saturated fats are harmful to the body. Avoid foods that are high in fat, ice cream, burgers, cheeses, and excess salt. Make fruits and vegetables.
Regular exercise: Exercise keeps weight loss, blood pressure, blood sugar, and sugar levels under control, and 10,000 steps daily. At least 5 days a week, 150 minutes of sweat should be walked in a strong step.
Stay away from alcohol: Excessive alcohol intake increases blood pressure; heart rate is disturbed, excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of stroke 3 times.
Author: Medicine Specialist and Endocrinologist, CMH, Dhaka
