On average, a day, the Department of Positive Resuscitation has received about 10 patients, previously only received about 5 patients.The number of hospitalized cases due to stroke at all ages, but the elderly still accounts for the majority.
Patient N.T.A.(64 years old, residing in Ea Kly commune, Krong Pac district, Dak Lak province) to the Central Highlands General Hospital in the state of weakness, no feeling in the hand, it is difficult to speak.After the examination, the doctors of the Department of Positive Anti -Poisoning were diagnosed with a stroke on high blood pressure.
Other cases are patient NĐ.(85 years old, residing in Ea Bar commune, Buon Don district, Dak Lak province), while eating rice, the patient was vomiting, his limbs were not moving2nd time.
These are two of many cases of stroke hospitalized in recent days.According to health experts, the change of weather, sunshine, rain, and sudden deeply decreased in the body, especially the elderly, unable to adapt, causing blood vessels to shrink in the cage, blood pressureIncrease, blood flow to the brain is reduced compared to usual and stroke occurs.
"At present, stroke not only appears in the elderly but also in young people, even new people over the age of 20 have also had a stroke.Cerebral hemorrhage.will be treated for surgery " - BSCKII.Huynh Thi Doan Dung, the Department of Positive Resuscitation against toxicity, the Central Highlands General Hospital said.
Any factor can cause patients to have stroke, such as people with metabolic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, increased blood fat, obese, sedentary, smoking, lifestyleunhealthy activities, stressful work ... Through practical research, elderly people (from 50 years old), people with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity areSubjects are at high risk of stroke.Usually these factors will appear in the elderly, and for young patients, there are genetic factors, abnormalities in blood clotting and blood vessels leading to the risk of clogged or broken blood vessels..
As recommended by health experts, stroke has very serious consequences.Complications related to heart, pneumonia, intravenous, fever, pain, difficulty swallowing, spasticity, depression ... The complications of stroke causes patients to be affected by health, psychology,Can lead to temporary disability or permanent disability, leaving a burden for relatives and family.
In order to prevent and minimize the risk of stroke, each citizen needs to carry out a healthy lifestyle such as not smoking, no drinking, beer;enhance physical activity - sports;Maintain balance in life and work to avoid psychological stress;Regularly checking periodically, at least once a year ... Those who have a history of stroke need to use drugs to control blood pressure, prevent stroke medicine.
Elderly and middle -aged people take the initiative to wear warm when the weather turns cold;Keep your body warm before going to bed and every time you leave the room or housing, including walking in the morning to avoid sudden temperature changes;Elderly people should sleep and get up on time, exercise every day, drink plenty of water when waking up in the early morning;In terms of diet, people should supplement green vegetables, fruits, eat a lot of fish, little meat in the daily diet.Processed food should add a moderate amount of salt, limit grease;Do not smoke and drink alcohol, beer.
When signs of headache, dizziness, vomiting, weak exercise or paralysis, weak limbs, distorting mouth, loss of balance ... absolutely do not arbitrarily first aid, do not allow patients to eat or drink anything tellingThe whole water filtered and immediately needed medical facilities to visit promptly.
For patients with a stroke, after discharging from the hospital, the patient and the family also need to pay attention to the patient to actively practice at home with gentle exercise exercises combined with deep breathing, often encouraging, sharing and encouraging patients is an act of helping patients keep the spirit of optimism, positive, limiting the risk of anxiety, inferiority and depression.