The neurologist listed the differences between fatigue and the first signs of a stroke

Maxim Sutormin, chief freelance neurologist at the Moscow Region Ministry of Health, explained how to distinguish fatigue from the first signs of a stroke.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, July 23, the specialist noted that sudden neurological disorders are particularly dangerous, while symptoms associated with overwork may disappear after rest.

Sutormin noted that the reason for emergency medical treatment is a severe headache with no obvious cause, impaired sensitivity or movement in the arm or leg, problems with swallowing and speech, as well as progressive memory impairment.

The expert also explained that if a stroke is suspected, there is no time to waste. According to him, if a person has facial asymmetry, he cannot raise both hands at the same time, or his speech is impaired, it is necessary to immediately call an ambulance at 103 or 112, RT clarifies.

If the symptoms are related to fatigue, the doctor recommended monitoring the condition for about a week if they persist after a short rest. At the same time, he stressed that such manifestations also require a planned visit to a neurologist.

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Doctors told how overweight, smoking, physical inactivity and poor sleep trigger vascular disasters.

The day before, Sutormin said that up to 80% of stroke cases can be prevented. To do this, it is necessary to control blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, stop smoking, eat right, maintain physical activity and undergo regular preventive examinations. Special attention should be paid to prevention for people over 45 years of age and patients with chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system. 360.ru .

At the same time, Natalya Kadymova, a neurologist, said that an ambulance should be called if the headache occurred suddenly and quickly reached maximum intensity. Kadymova added that if headaches are accompanied by vomiting, then this is a reason to consult a doctor. You should also make an appointment with a specialist in cases where seizures occur at least four times a month, writes NSN.