Stroke is a fatal disease that affects a good percentage of people in the world. It is also a disease that causes many deaths. There are many misconceptions among people. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Anyone of any age can have this condition. The cause of this disease is the injury to the brain.
It occurs when the blood flow to the brain is interrupted due to various reasons. When a stroke occurs, the brain cells are deprived of oxygen and they start to die. Whichever part of the brain cells are destroyed, the functions of that part of the brain are disrupted. Abilities such as memory, vision, hearing and muscle control are also affected.
It is only possible to understand how a stroke affects the brain based on how much damage has occurred. The severity of paralysis varies from person to person. But in severe stroke, the entire body becomes paralyzed. There is also a possibility of loss of speech and responsiveness.
Symptoms of this disease include dizziness, unbearable headache, sudden blurring of vision, vomiting, difficulty in speaking, weakness on one side of the body, difficulty in walking, and difficulty in recognizing speech. Never take these symptoms lightly as they may lead to major complications. Watch the full video to understand more about this disease.