A brain stroke, also known as a brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted. This can happen as a result of a blood clot blocking an artery or a blood vessel breaking and leaking blood into the brain.

What are Symptoms of Stroke?

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion
• Trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

What are Types of Stroke?

There are two main types of stroke:

Ischemic Stroke : An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery that supplies blood to the brain.

Hemorrhagic Stroke : A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and leaks blood.

How to Prevent Brain Stroke?

Prevention of stroke starts with healthy lifestyle choices. This includes eating a healthy diet, getting regular physical activity, not smoking & maintaining a healthy weight. It's also important to manage any conditions that increase the risk of stroke, such as high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation & diabetes.

What is the treatment of Brain Stroke :

Treatment for stroke depends on the type of stroke a person has. In the case of an ischemic stroke, a clot-busting medication may be administered to break up the clot and restore blood flow to the brain. For a hemorrhagic stroke, surgery may be required to repair the damaged blood vessel and remove the blood that has leaked into the brain.

What to do if you see someone is having a stroke?

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• F - Face drooping. One side of the face drooping is a sign of a stroke.
• A - Ask the person to lift both arms. If one arm is weaker and drifts down, they may be having a stroke.
• S - Slurred speech or difficulty talking coherently may be a sign of stroke. Say a simple sentence like: "The sky is good today." If the person has trouble repeating it, they may require medical attention.
• T - When someone is having a stroke, time is of the essence. If you suspect a stroke, get medical attention right away.
  
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Things not to do :
1. Do not let that person go to sleep
2. Do not give any food or drinks
3. To be safe do not give any medication