Contents:
- Medical Video: Does stress cause stroke?
- Besides, what else?
- Is this just an ordinary headache?
- Stroke symptoms that need attention
Medical Video: Does stress cause stroke?
Are you stressed? Does your head beat and feel wrong? Are you worried about having a stroke? Probably not.
Anxiety, migraines, changes in blood sugar, and many other things can make a person become weak and many people experience the same thing.
However, go to the hospital or doctor's office immediately if one of these happens to you suddenly:
- A very heavy headache, worse than any before
- Squeeze on one side of the body
- Difficult to walk, talk, or understand something
- Loss of vision in one or both eyes
"Every stroke sufferer has different symptoms, but one thing that is common is symptoms that appear suddenly," said Clair Diones, spokesman for the National Stroke Association.
"You know your body more than anyone else," said another stroke expert.
"If you are worried, the possibility should be examined immediately," said Michael Rippee, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Kansas health center.
Besides, what else?
Breathe deeply and try not to worry, because many symptoms resemble the symptoms of a stroke.
Stress is one of them. "Every body has a different response," Rippee said. He often handles people who experience changes in vision and speech that are actually caused by stress and anxiety.
In addition, Rippee said this could be:
- Migraine. Migraine can look like a stroke. Migraines make the body weak and affect vision. If you experience a migraine, you are at a higher risk for stroke, so be careful of symptoms that might arise. If you experience symptoms, get medical attention immediately.
- High blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause headaches, weakness, and vision problems. This is called hypertension that is not controlled in the medical world. In addition, high blood pressure is also a major factor in the risk of stroke. Normally, good blood pressure is in the range slightly above or below 120 and slightly above or below 80.
- Anxiety, which makes numbness around the mouth or fingertips.
- Changes in blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels that are too high or too low can cause vision problems, especially if someone has diabetes and does not undergo treatment, such as using insulin or maybe using it too much. This can also cause the person concerned to experience confusion as well as a stroke.
Is this just an ordinary headache?
If you experience a more severe headache than you have ever felt before or your head feels like you are being hit, it might be a headache tension.
"If you experience moderate to severe headaches that are not as usual, this is something to worry about," said Rippee.
Some people do feel that headaches from strokes are the worst in their lives. Contact an emergency if your headache feels like that.
Stroke symptoms that need attention
An easy way to recognize signs of stroke is to think quickly (F.A.S.T.).
- F — Face. Can you smile? Is one side of the face numb?
- A — Arm (Arm). Can you lift both arms? Is one of them difficult to lift?
- S — Speech. Can you repeat the pronunciation of a word? Do you become slurred or weird when talking?
- T-Time. If you experience these symptoms, don't waste time. Immediately call an ambulance!
"Stroke is an emergency and it is important for you to go to the hospital immediately," Diones said. "Call 112 if you experience the above symptoms. Even if you have other health problems besides stroke. It is important to work with your health care provider so that you can decide on the assistance provided. "
In addition, there is also a disease that is as serious as a stroke but more difficult to diagnose, namely a mild ministroke / stroke called Transient Ischemic Attack or TIA. The symptoms are similar to strokes but can disappear immediately, usually before people realize it and see a doctor. This can be a warning sign that you are heading for a more serious stroke, so immediate action is needed to prevent this from happening.
