In recent years, the rise in str0ke cases among young adults has made it vital to recognize its common symptoms.
All factors that affect this condition at the young population include unhealthy lifestyle, chronic stress, recreational drug use, birth control pills that include estrogen, as well as increasing prevalence of conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
The American Heart Association announced that the number of str0kes at young adults have grown up 40 percent in recent years. In fact, around 10-15 percent of str0kes affect people aged 18 to 45.
“While the medical community has made significant improvements to reduce the severity and complications of strokes with early interventions, these efforts are of limited value if patients do not recognize stroke symptoms,” Dr. Khurram Nasir, chief of the division of cardiovascular prevention and wellness at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Texas, said.
“Time is critical for treating str0ke. The earlier people recognize symptoms, the better their chances are to reduce long-term disability from stroke,”he added.
A stroke happens when bl00d flow to the brain is blocked or disrupted.
Str0kes can cause brain damage and d3ath. In fact, str0ke is the leading reason of disability worldwide.
Some symptoms of str0ke at young adults include:
1. Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body: weakness, numbness, or tingling, especially on one side of the body (face, arm, or leg) can be a symbol of clogged bl00d arteries or brain hemorrhage.
2. Difficulty speaking or understanding speech: slurred speech, or trouble formulating words is a popular sign of someone experiencing a str0ke.
3. An abrupt, intense headache: a severe headache that comes suddenly may be seen as a sign of st0ke.
4. Dizziness and loss of balance: sudden difficulty walking and lack of coordination lead to an impact of the cerebellum, the part of the brain that coordinates balance, movement, and posture.
5. Vision issues: blurred vision, double vision, loss of vision in one eye, and sensitivity to light can also be a sign of str0ke in young adults.
