The neurologist told about the first signs of a stroke

The appearance of facial asymmetry, speech disorders, and limb paralysis may indicate the first signs of a stroke, but sometimes the disease can only be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Rustem Gayfutdinov, a neurologist, told about this on Wednesday, July 3.

"These are usually three signs: facial asymmetry, speech disorders, and when the arm falls. Depending on the disruption of the blood supply to the pool, there may be strokes without paralysis," the specialist said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

With some brain lesions, strabismus may also develop, and rupture of the cerebral vessels may be accompanied by severe headache.

The specialist noted that lacunar stroke can occur against the background of high blood pressure, which affects a small part of the brain — no more than 1.5 – 2 cm. Lacunar stroke is characterized by so-called silent strokes, that is, without a pronounced clinical picture.

Sometimes the focus of ischemia can only be seen on an MRI scan, the neurologist concluded.

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Earlier that day, Oksana Drapkina, Chief Internist at the Ministry of Health, Director of the National Research Medical Center for Preventive Medicine, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, recommended using the website kp.ru replace salt in the diet with spices.

The expert noted that excess salt is one of the main causes of the development of a number of diseases, including hypertension, heart attack and stroke. She recommended using lemon juice, dried or grated ginger, herbs, dried onion and garlic instead of salt or to reduce its amount. 360.ru .

On July 1, Valeria Bonadykova, a cardiologist at the Scandinavian Health Center, spoke about the dangers of heart apnea and its treatment. According to the doctor, without treatment of the disorder, the risk of hypertension, heart attacks, strokes and arrhythmias increases. With a mild form of apnea, mouth guards are used for treatment. Experts also recommend losing weight, avoiding alcohol, sleeping pills, and sleeping on your side.