Heart disease and stroke ranks high in the world in terms of the number of deaths, despite the existence of all the requirements for treating them, and the reason for this is the low level of public awareness and the lack of information about these diseases. And Dr. Andrei Al-Asheyev, a neurologist, said that what is important when a stroke occurs is to see a doctor within a period of no more than four hours, so that the expert can provide the necessary assistance to prevent severe consequences, according to the “Russia Today” website.
He added that the main symptoms of a stroke are: weakness on one side of the body and loss of sensation, disturbance of speech and vision on one side or both, loss of balance when walking, turning around or severe headaches, and the patient with a stroke is unable to smile, and he cannot maintain The arms are outstretched, advising the need to go to the doctor immediately in the event that at least one of these indicators appears.
The experts emphasized that despite the knowledge of many of these symptoms, including even those who had previously suffered a stroke, they do not rush to go to the doctor, warning that the disease will not be cured without treatment and that a minute''s delay may have a dire consequence.
The expert, Svetlana Glukhovskaya, indicated that one of the causes of the development of a stroke is high blood pressure, so even young people must measure blood pressure regularly and periodically, and if it is found that it is high (140/90 mm column of mercury), you must see a doctor.
Doctors also advise the need to get rid of excess weight, exercise and not eat salty foodstuffs and increase the intake of vegetables and fruits.
