Heart attack and stroke are the main health problems that cause the most deaths every year across the world. Health experts say that cases of brain stroke are increasing year after year. According to the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), every year 15 million (1.5 crore) people suffer from stroke worldwide, out of which about 5 million (50 lakh) people die.

Not only this, about 50 lakh people who survive a stroke become permanently disabled. In many ways, stroke is a serious health crisis, about which everyone needs to be careful.

Health experts say that many reasons are being considered responsible for the increasing risk of stroke, lifestyle and dietary disorders can be the main reason for this. Although stroke is considered unusual in people under the age of 40, however, in the last few years this problem has increased rapidly in this age group as well. Most of these people were found to be victims of high blood pressure.

Experts say, that if the symptoms of stroke are identified and treated on time, not only can the patient's life be saved, but other complications caused by stroke can also be reduced.

Risk of stroke
Stroke is of two types - ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke usually occurs due to interruption or reduction of blood supply to any part of the brain. On the other hand, hemorrhagic stroke occurs due to leakage or bursting of a blood vessel in the brain.

Stroke is an emergency in which it is important to get immediate treatment. Experts have given a formula to identify stroke, with the help of which it can be easily known whether someone has had a stroke or not.

First, know about its symptoms.
For timely identification of stroke, first of all, some symptoms should be paid attention to. In the case of a stroke, there may be a problem of very unbearable pain in the head, this is its most common symptom. Apart from this, the affected person may become confused and have difficulty speaking or understanding what someone says.

When a stroke occurs, the face, hands, or feet may become numb, there may be problems like weakness or paralysis in them. If a person tries to raise both his hands above the head, often one hand becomes weak and starts falling. In this, physical balance also gets disturbed, which makes walking difficult.

Formula to identify stroke
Health experts say, there is a formula to identify the symptoms of brain stroke - FAST, through which it can be easily known whether someone has had a stroke or not. Check these four things immediately.

F (Face Drooping): Is the face drooping on one side?

A (Arm Weakness): Is one arm weak or falling?

S (Speech Difficulty): Is there a problem in speaking?

T (Time to Call Emergency): If yes, then call emergency services immediately.

Take measures to prevent stroke.

Health experts say that you can reduce the risk of stroke by maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, and staying away from smoking and alcohol. Stroke is not only fatal, but the survivors may also be at risk of problems like paralysis. The problem of increasing blood pressure has been considered to be the main reason for stroke in the youth.

Doctors say that after the age of 30, all people should regularly check blood pressure and try to keep it under control. A little caution can help you avoid this deadly risk.

(PC: Freepik)