What is a stroke? Detailed answer

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What is a stroke?

A stroke or, as they say, a blow is one of the forms of brain damage. Another name is apoplexy. When a stroke occurs, blood flow to some part of the brain suddenly stops. As a result, all structures associated with this area are damaged. There are several reasons why blood flow to an area of the brain can be disrupted. A blood vessel may be damaged, leading to bleeding.

A blood clot can form in a blood vessel and block it. This is called thrombosis. Spasm of the artery may occur. A blood vessel may be blocked by some small particle, often a blood clot, floating in the blood. It's called an embolus. An embolus is usually associated with heart disease, but other diseases can also cause it.

As for the consequences, it is not so important what is the cause of the blow. This can damage the parts of the brain that control our movement, sense organs, temperature and vision. The most common cause of stroke is thrombosis. Oddly enough, this type of stroke can occur even after a state of rest. For example, waking up in the morning, a person may find that his arm, leg, or half of his body does not move. Or he may partially or completely lose the ability to speak.

People who survive such a blow have a pretty good chance of recovery, but usually some effects remain. When treating a stroke, the doctor must find out its causes, so he needs a complete medical history of this patient.

People who become disabled as a result of a stroke can often regain their former condition through training. This applies to the effects of a blow on the muscles, and to the ability to speak.

Author: Likum A.

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