India is quite stroke prone. While age over 65 years is considered a risk factor for stroke, in India stroke affects younger people as well. Time is of essence when dealing managing stroke as treating the patient within the golden window of 4 ½ hours is a decisive factor in recovery.
Stroke can lead to long-term neurological deficits – recovery might take a month, a year, and in some unfortunate cases, complete recovery might not be possible at all. The recovery depends on how soon a patient is treated following stroke.
As stroke is thought to affect only older people, its symptoms are often overlooked in young patients. Even if the symptoms are not missed, they are mistaken for something else. The thought that it could be a stroke just does not occur to most people.
A stroke can manifest at any stage of life, including in children. When strokes occur in children, they are referred to as pediatric strokes. Similar to adults, pediatric strokes can be categorized as ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes, but the characteristics and causes of these strokes differ from those in adults.
It is important to be aware of the symptoms of stroke when younger adults are affected.
The symptoms are also dependent on the part of the brain that is affected – whether it is the anterior side or the posterior side. Thus, symptoms can also help in identifying the affected blood vessel.
Having the following risk factors increases the possibility of a stroke attack:
While people are made aware that stroke symptoms should not be ignored and warrant a doctor consult, so too should they know that they cannot ignore a pre-stroke or a mini stroke.
When a pre-stroke is identified in time and treated, 35% of strokes can be averted.
Stroke is preventable and treatable. By recognizing the signs of stroke and acting quickly, we can reduce the stroke burden of our country.
Yes, children can have strokes. These are known as pediatric strokes and can occur even before birth or shortly after delivery.
Common causes include heart abnormalities, infections, low hemoglobin, and congenital defects in the arteries.
Symptoms include severe headache, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, vision problems, and loss of balance.
An ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage in an artery or vein, while a hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding in the brain.
Early intervention within the golden window of 4 ½ hours is crucial for effective treatment and can significantly improve recovery outcomes.
Yes, risk factors include hypertension, diabetes, family history, smoking, and high alcohol intake.
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