{"id":50609,"date":"2024-10-25T13:00:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=50609"},"modified":"2024-10-25T13:04:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:34:23","slug":"world-stroke-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/international-health-news\/world-stroke-day-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"World Stroke Day 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">World stroke day is observed on October 29 each year to raise awareness about strokes and how to prevent them.\u00a0 A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/india\/treatments\/brain-tumor-treatment?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brain<\/a> bursts. This year&#8217;s theme, #Greater Than Stroke, focuses on taking action to reduce stroke risks.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why is world stroke day important?<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Raise Awareness:<\/strong> It helps people understand what a stroke is, its warning signs, and when to get medical helps.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Promote prevention:<\/strong> Encourages healthy habits like eating well, staying active, and getting regular check-ups to reduce stroke risk.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Timely Treatment:<\/strong> Highlights the importance of getting treatment quickly to lessen the long-term effects of a stroke.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Types of Stroke:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Transient ischemic Attack (TIA):<\/strong> Often called a &#8220;mini-stroke&#8221;, TIA is a brief blockage of <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/india\/treatments\/blood-cancer?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blood<\/a> to the brain that doesn&#8217;t cause lasting damage. It usually lasts only a few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Ischemic stroke:<\/strong> This is the most common type and happens when a blood vessel to the brain is blocked reducing blood flow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Hemorrhagic stroke:<\/strong> Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Leading to bleeding inside the brain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stroke symptoms:<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you suspect someone is having a stroke, note the time the symptoms start because fast treatment in important. common signs include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Difficulty speaking:<\/strong> The person may slur their words or have trouble understanding others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Weakness or numbness:<\/strong> Usually affects one side of the body, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/india\/treatments\/facelift-surgery?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">face<\/a>, arm or leg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>vision problems:<\/strong> Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/india\/treatments\/eyelid-surgery?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eyes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Severe headache:<\/strong> A sudden, intense <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/headache-in-teenagers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">headache<\/a> might come with dizziness or vomiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Trouble walking:<\/strong> The person may lose balance or coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How to observe World stroke day<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Focus on a healthy lifestyle:<\/strong> Ten years ago, one in six people had a stroke. In 2021, The changed to one in four, meaning the risk has grown. It&#8217;s important to take action to protect yourself. Start by reducing <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/international-health-news\/link-between-alcohol-and-six-types-of-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">alcohol<\/a> nd smoking, eating healthier foods, and exercising regularly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Get regular checkups:<\/strong> Even if you live a healthy lifestyle, it&#8217;s a good idea to see your doctor regularly. Have your cholesterol\u00a0 and <a href=\"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/foods-to-beat-hypertension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blood pressure<\/a> checked or monitor them at home. Finding problems early can help prevent serious health issues.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Teach your Loved ones:<\/strong> Share the importance of stroke prevention with your family and friends. Teach them how to recognize a stroke by using the FAST method.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World stroke day is observed on October 29 each year to raise awareness about strokes and how to prevent them.\u00a0 A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. 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