Common diseases in winter

Studies in India have found a link between winter and increased stroke rates. When the weather is cold, blood vessels constrict, thereby increasing the risk of stroke. Furthermore, blood tends to be thicker and stickier in cold weather, making it easier to clot. When the temperature drops, the risk of stroke increases from 12 to 18%. On the other hand, hot and humid air also causes dehydration and increases the risk of stroke. Therefore, it is important to closely monitor family and friends who are at risk of stroke, especially if you see changes in temperature.

Stroke has emerged as a major global public health concern. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, stroke has become the second leading cause of death worldwide. In India, the disease has become a point of concern in the past decade – the incidence of stroke has doubled compared to the incidence in the 1970s-80s. Acute ischemic stroke is a medical emergency and should be treated with the highest priority to prevent disability and death.

Brain pain occurs due to sudden blockage of blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the brain. If this condition is not treated promptly, it can cause permanent damage to brain cells, leading to disability or even death, depending on the area and size of the brain affected.

Early recognition of the signs and symptoms of acute stroke is vital because managing this condition is a race against time, every minute counts – a delay of 1 minute will result in 1 9 million nerve cells died.

Dr. Sandeep Gore, Stroke Emergency Department, Fortis Hospital, Mulund, India said: The longer it takes to start treatment, the more serious the damage to brain cells.

How to recognize stroke symptoms and live healthy every day

This is the most important step – the patient can recognize it himself or his family or friends. This identification can be achieved using FAST which stands for:

F – Droopy face: The face will appear unbalanced, or the face may be seen tilted to one side. This appears more when a person tries to smile.

A – Weak arm: When the patient lifts both arms, the paralyzed arm will drift down.

S – Difficulty speaking: Difficulty speaking or not being able to pronounce clearly or speaking with a slur.

T – Time: Time to call for medical help

Other stroke symptoms we need to pay attention to are:

Sudden numbness or loss of feeling in a limb or side of the body

Sudden confusion, disorientation, or unrelated conversation

Sudden loss of vision on one or both sides

Sudden dizziness or loss of balance when walking.

Once a stroke has been detected, immediate medical attention is required. The patient must be taken urgently to the hospital emergency department. Blockage caused by blood clots must be removed as soon as possible. Ideally, this blockage should be removed within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms. In the emergency department, a clot-busting injection is given – the injection can last up to 4.5 hours in some cases. Therefore, arriving at a stroke-ready hospital emergency department within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms is a must.

Measures to prevent stroke, live healthy every day

Here are some steps you can take to help prevent or reduce your risk of stroke.

Adopt a healthy diet and avoid junk food, red meat and a salty diet

Increase your servings of fruits and vegetables

Maintain appropriate body weight and BMI below 25

Get regular physical activity – at least 150 minutes per week

Control blood cholesterol levels

Maintain blood pressure at a normal level of 120/80 mmHg

Diabetes must be well controlled

Quitting smoking.