Stroke can happen at any age

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Stroke can happen to anyone at any age. In fact, research shows among younger people stroke are on the rise.So, it's important to know about the risk factors that affect stroke and work to prevent those that can be managed, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Stroke risk increases with age, but stroke in young people, including infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, does happen. Even though the overall rate of stroke is decreasing, it is increasing for young and middle-aged people.

There are several types of stroke, but all of them are caused by decreased blood supply to the brain. The most common type is an ischemic stroke, and they're either caused by a blood clot in the brain's blood vessels, or a blood clot that develops outside the brain and travels to those vessels. In young adults Cardiogenic causes which may include rheumatic heart disease, heart valve abnormalities, and being born with a hole between the right and left side of the heart, called a patent foramen ovale stroke. Another cause to watch out for in young people is drug use, especially intravenous drugs.

Up to 25 percent of stroke under age 45 is caused by a dissecting blood vessel in the neck. This is a small tear in a big blood vessel that causes a clot to form and travel to the brain. Other stroke causes that have been linked to younger stroke age include migraine, pregnancy, birth control pills, and smoking. Another cause of stroke for people under age 45 is obesity. Obesity increases the risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

One of the big differences between stroke in older people and younger people is recovery. 30-year-old has a better rate of recovery than an 80-year-old because of better brain plasticity, ie the brain's ability to adjust and learn new skills.

Some symptoms of stroke are

1.Weakness, numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body.

2.Sudden blurred or decreased vision in one or both eyes.

3.Difficulty speaking or understanding simple statements.

4.Loss of balance, especially when combined with another symptom.

5.Sudden severe or unexplained headache.

It is important to start treatment as soon as possible without thinking stroke is minor or severe. If we seek help quickly, better the chance of reducing long term damage. Depending on the type of stroke, treatment can include a variety of therapies, medications, in extreme cases, surgery. If anyone experiences a stroke, early and intensive rehabilitation is key to achieve the best outcomes.

AVA Rehabilitation Center offers the most comprehensive rehabilitation programs for SpinalCord Injury, brain injury and stroke patients.

Location: Thrissur, Kerala, India

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