Doctor Kondrakhin named the main harbinger of stroke

Therapist, Candidate of Medical Sciences Andrey Kondrakhin told about a sign that indicates an imminent stroke.

In conversation with aif.ru On Monday, March 23, he pointed out that a headache indicates problems, and with regular attacks it is necessary to consult a doctor.

The specialist explained that with cerebral hemorrhage, there are rarely symptoms that signal an impending catastrophe in advance. According to him, the main symptom is usually a headache. Speaking about the aneurysm, the doctor noted that it was a "time bomb.": a person may not feel anything all his life, only occasionally experiencing passing headaches or unpleasant sensations. He added that unlike heart diseases, where there is a clear path to a heart attack, there is no such pattern in aneurysms and other brain diseases.

At the same time, the specialist emphasized that the headache should not be ignored. He clarified that if the pain becomes chronic, this is already a signal of an unfavorable situation and a reason to urgently consult a doctor, since there is no causeless headache.

Kondrakhin also drew attention to the fact that hypertension is the main risk factor for stroke. According to him, timely treatment of hypertension helps to control the risk of stroke, whereas in the absence of control, a sharp increase in blood pressure is possible, which can lead to hemorrhage. kp.ru .

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Intensive care physician and psychologist Maria Krivega said on February 19 that frequent headaches in the occipital region may indicate an increased risk of stroke, especially if they occur more than once a week. Shakiness of gait and numbness of certain parts of the body can also be alarming signs, the NSN reports.

Neurologist Natalia Zharova said on February 16 that a stroke can manifest itself atypically, for example, through unusual sensations in the face, loss of balance, or a change in the nature of the headache. In particular, a stroke may be indicated by "wadding" in the fingers or unusual sensations in the cheek, notes 360.ru .

Pravda.Ru On March 12, she wrote that, according to research, up to 90% of strokes can be prevented: for this, it is important to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels, stop smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, maintain regular physical activity, adhere to a proper diet low in saturated fat and salt, monitor blood sugar levels and undergo regular exercise. medical examinations.

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