“Quiet” strokes usually go unnoticed.
Recent studies by American scientists show that more than 10% of apparently healthy people have suffered a “silent” stroke. And if they don’t take action, they can prepare for a present stroke.
“Silent” stroke – clogging of the blood vessels of the brain as a result of the formation of a blood clot and a violation of the blood supply to its individual areas, but, unlike a normal stroke, is invisible to humans. However, despite his “invisibility”, he in any case initiates processes leading to dysfunction of the brain up to dementia.
Among the victims of “silent” stroke, 84% suffered one brain damage, the rest – more than one.
Here are 10 signs that you may have had a “silent” stroke:
Pain on one side of the face.
A stroke is not always painful, but in some cases, sudden pain in your limbs or on one side of your face may mean that you are experiencing it at the moment.
Tremors or labored breathing.
A stroke is often preceded by sudden loss or difficulty in breathing, as lack of oxygen causes cardiac arrhythmias.
Blurred vision or loss of vision.
The occlusion is reflected in the eyes, and 44% of stroke patients experienced loss of vision in one or both eyes before the attack.
Loss of balance and trouble walking.
Another early sign of a stroke is a sudden feeling of general weakness and heaviness in the upper and lower extremities. Partial paralysis may occur.
To test this, you must extend your hands forward, palms up, and hold them that way for 10 seconds. If one of your arms falls, your muscles are affected.
Facial paralysis.
In most cases, the patient paralyzes one side of the face, and this is one of the most common signs of a stroke.
Sudden headache and / or dizziness.
Hiccups.
As a symptom of stroke, hiccups are more common in women. It occurs when a stroke attacks the respiratory center in the brain.
Stroke “getting younger” is no longer a disease of the “elderly”, so be physically active, eat healthy food, get good rest, control your body weight and give up cigarettes and alcohol. And if you are concerned about these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.
In almost all cases of “silent” stroke, women younger than 45 have dizziness, and this is a sign that you should get medical attention as soon as possible.
Restlessness and incoherent speech.
Some incoherence of speech may go unnoticed, but it occurs due to damage to certain areas of the brain.
Fatigue.
Research has shown that women often feel tired, confused, and exhausted before a stroke. Similar symptoms are not observed in men.
Headaches and migraines.
Research has also found that headaches are common signs of stroke and are more common in women. Another study also found that 588 stroke victims with severe headache surveyed were young adults who had frequent migraines.
