Stroke

June 20, 2009

Its summer and this season's special is: obviously strokes and hemorrhages! The common misconception prevalent among people regarding these two brain attacks is that they occur only for people with high blood pressure and bad habits. This is partly true since most patients afflicted with this condition are hypertensive. Secondary reasons include drug abuse, smoking and alcohol consumption. But strokes can affect anyone in any age group. Even in their mildest forms they can cause serious damage and take a long time to resolve. If the patient is rushed to the hospital within a short time of the onset of the stroke, most of the damage can be reversed. Excellent healthcare and emotional support of family and friends will go a long way in accelerating the recovery of the patient. But as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. One has to be careful especially during summer when sun strokes are common. It is advisable to drink gallons of water and not shy away from carrying umbrellas! Blood pressure should be checked from time to time. Healthy diet and exercise can work wonders. Most important of all, keep your mind stress free and relaxed. Meditation and yoga will help. And the most terrifying aspect of brain attacks is that they make you totally dependent on others! Hence  it is better to take care of yourself first.