In order to ensure the survival of the patient and to reduce the loss of function that may develop, the blood circulation of the brain should be returned to normal quickly. It is of great importance for the person who has had a stroke to get treatment as quickly as possible.
With early intervention, cerebral hemorrhage can be stopped or the clogged vessel can be opened. Thus, the growth of damage to the brain is prevented. Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Prof. Dr. Engin Çakar told you about the symptoms of stroke and how it can be understood the fastest.
In order to reach the fastest treatment in stroke, it is necessary to know the symptoms of stroke well. Anyone who notices the symptoms of stroke in himself or a relative should immediately apply to the health institution.
FACE, ARMS AND SPEECH MUST BE EXAMINED
Face, arms, and speech are evaluated for rapid understanding of stroke.
When the person smiles, it is examined whether there is an asymmetry on his face. Facial asymmetry, slippage and drooping of the lip may be signs of stroke.
When the person raises both arms, does one not get up or stay down? Sudden weakness in the arms and legs is one of the important symptoms of stroke.
Disturbance in speech, slurred or strange speech, and speaking incomprehensible are signs of a stroke.
As soon as these symptoms are noticed, it is necessary to apply to the health institution as soon as possible.
LIFE-SAVING SYMPTOMS IN PARLIAMENT
Only a few or all of the stroke symptoms may occur together. Symptoms may appear suddenly or develop gradually in some cases.
The most common symptoms of stroke are:
- numbness or loss of feeling on the right or left side of the body,
- Unilateral weakness in arm, leg and facial muscles,
- Sudden onset of severe headache
- Loss of consciousness, fainting and sudden fall,
- Defect of vision,
- Difficulty speaking or not understanding spoken words
- Impaired gait, loss of balance and falling,
- Can’t hold your toilet.
Although stroke is known as a disease of the elderly in the society, young adults, teenagers and children can also have a stroke. Knowing the signs of stroke can save your life or someone close to you. As soon as the symptoms of stroke are noticed, it is necessary to call the ambulance or apply to the nearest hospital.
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY PHYSICAL THERAPY
In the treatment of stroke, drug treatments, interventional methods or surgery can be applied in emergency intervention. Partial or complete paralysis may occur in the surviving patient, depending on the brain damage that has occurred.
In the patient whose life-threatening situation has become stable and his medical condition has become stable, physical therapy should be started from an early period. Many loss of functions may occur in a patient who has had a stroke due to a stroke. Various problems such as loss of arm and leg movements, speech-swallowing difficulties, gait disturbance and loss of balance may occur.
For this reason, stroke physical therapy is carried out by a multidisciplinary team under the leadership of a physical therapy and rehabilitation physician. Therefore, it is applied in comprehensive physical therapy centers providing paralysis treatment, neuro-rehabilitation and robotic rehabilitation services.