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What to Do If Someone You Know Is
Having A Stroke
By: Gene Smith
© Copyright 2007
to Present
All Rights Reserved
If you know someone who is
having a stroke or who is at risk for a stroke you will want to make
sure that they understand exactly what a stroke is.
It is very important that you
recognize all of the warning signs of a stroke.
You will see that many of the
symptoms will occur quickly so you will want to
CALL
9-1-1IMMEDIATELY !!! or get your loved one to the hospital as quickly as
possible.
It is important to recognize all
of the symptoms, but you should also try to act quickly so that you
can minimize the damage.
Even though some of the people
who have the symptoms may not be just having a stroke, they could be
suffering from some other type of medical condition.
You will want to get immediate
attention for your friend or loved one if there is a sudden numbness
in the face, arm and leg.
It can occur on both sides of the
body or it may just be one side. It all depends what part of the
brain is being affected by the stroke.
There are times when the stroke
is only affecting on one side of the body.
You will also notice that the
person will struggle with their speech and may have difficulty
understanding others.
Also, you will see things like
confusion, dizziness, tiredness, and loss of coordination as a sign
too.
You will want to get emergency
care immediately so that your friend or loved one can have a better
chance of surviving the stroke.
There are many people who do
die from a stroke just because of the lack of immediate medical
care.
That's why it is very important that you take the time to write down
all valuable information and leave it next to the phone.
Make sure you have all the
numbers that you could possibly ever need to help you for emergency
problems.
You may also want to carry a
cell phone with the same information in your pocket, purse, or
wallet for any occasion that you might be out and need to get
emergency medical help as quickly as possible.
Every stroke will and should be treated as an emergency.
It is very important you think
about getting help as if you knew someone was having a heart attack.
You will also find that timing is
very important.
Early treatment can help you save
your friend or your loved one's life. You will want to make sure
that they get treated within the quickest time possible of showing
signs.
They will be given medications
to dissolve blood clots and you will also find that the doctor or
the hospital will try to do all that they can to minimize the
damage.
After a stroke you will need to give the person some time for
rehabilitation. They may need to take several months off and learn
the basics all over again.
Most people are unable to do
things like walking, talking, or even associating with those that
they love.
Sometimes it is best that you
spend as much time as possible with a person who has had a stroke so
that they know that they are loved and make a good recovery.
About the Author:
Gene Smith is a firm believer in the old saying
"Healthy Living Means Living Longer"
He has recently set up a website that will focus on getting this
very same message out to all who are concerned about their own
personal health and wellness.
In today's insanely fast paced and multi-tasked society, it's very
easy for us to slip into the habit of not providing our body with
the proper nutrition needed to keep it running like the well oiled
machine that God designed it to be. Consequently, this poor
nutrition leads to high blood pressure, strokes and even fatal heart
attacks along with many other illnesses.
For a very informative and free report on frequently asked questions
about strokes and their effects on the body, just visit this page:
http://www.esp-publishing.com/Stroke-F.A.Q's
Permission to re-print the above article is granted as long as the author's name
and resource box remain intact.
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