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ESTIMATED MAYO CLINIC:
I have 35 years and a month ago I suffered a stroke. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise regularly and eat well. What steps I can take to make sure this never happens again?

Response from Dr. Kevin M. Barrett, Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, USA:

In order to achieve reduce the risk of another stroke in someone who already suffered one, it is essential to understand the possible cause for the former, because that will guide future prevention tactics.

A stroke occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or greatly reduced, depriving oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue and causing neuronal death. There are several common causes for a stroke. A frequent cause is narrowing of the neck arteries that carry blood to the brain (carotid arteries) due to the presence of fatty deposits. On the other hand, a tear or a break in the wall of a blood vessel, heart disease and blood clotting disorders may also lead to stroke, especially people like you who still does not meet 45 years. If any part of the reasons mentioned in stroke treatment and prevention should be directed to that issue. Read the rest of this entry »

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Diabetes is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so Americans need to know the risk factors and what they can do to prevent and treat the disease, reports the American College of Physicians (American College of Physicians, ACP).

“Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause serious complications such as heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney failure and nervous system damage,” said ACP President Dr. J. Fred Ralston in a press release from school on the occasion of Diabetes Month in November.

Among the risk factors for type 2 diabetes include: being over 45 years, have a family history of diabetes, being overweight, not physically active, have had gestational diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, being African American, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic or Pacific Islander.

“It’s important to know the risk factors and warning signs of diabetes and what you can do to treat the disease if you have it,” said Ralston.

Among the warning signs of diabetes include: excessive thirst and / or extreme hunger, frequent urination, fatigue, unusual weight loss, blurred vision, tingling or numbness in hands or feet, frequent infections, and slow healing bruises.

A simple blood test can diagnose diabetes.

Those who have been diagnosed with diabetes can control the disease if: exercise regularly, follow a healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, poultry and whole grains lose weight, control their levels of blood sugar and inform your doctor and take medication every day.

Hypertension is the most important risk factor for the suffering of other diseases such as cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in developed countries. Prevention and control through healthy habits is the guarantee to maintain a longer life and better quality, but the main thing is to be conscious of to be controlled.

Why keep it under control

This is the main factor responsible for the greatest number of deaths worldwide. Some call it “the silent murderer.” It is a very common risk factor in the general population and increases the risk of a major stroke, heart attack, kidney failure and sudden death.

Recent data from population-level studies estimate that nearly half of the Spanish adult population (over 18) is hypertensive. In over 65 years exceeds 65% of what follows is most common being hypertensive, to have the normal stress in the elderly. Its frequency is increasing as a result of lifestyle and high prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyle that exists in developed countries. The relationship between overweight and hypertension is strong. Read the rest of this entry »

In the United States nearly 21 million people with diabetes, many of them may be surprised to learn about an unexpected complication associated with this condition, research has shown that there is an increase in serious gum disease in patients with diabetes, This is in addition to other severe diseases associated with diabetes, such as, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.

The relationship between gum disease and diabetes is two-way, any person who suffers from diabetes is the most susceptible to contracting a disease ginvival severe, severe gum disease may also affect control of blood glucose and help the Abanco of diabetes, diabetics are at increased risk for oral health problems such as gingivitis and periodontitis, these people have a reduced ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.

I’m at risk for dental problems if I am diabetic? When blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, is very prone to gum disease and lose a lot more teeth than people without diabetes.

While stroke can rebuild on both men and women, it is considered that during pregnancy, increase the chances of suffering from a woman.

This relates especially in women who have had multiple pregnancies and have suffered for the same blood pressure as it is considered as scientific studies during pregnancy increases nearly 80% of developing this type of attacks compared with a woman who it is not in a state of motherhood.

Migraine is one of the symptoms that more should be evaluated, as well as temporary loss of vision, blurred vision, flashes lighting etc. As in pregnancy, the woman who is pre menopausal age, you must also pay attention to these symptoms and who have an increased risk of stroke.

Since treatments are much more effective by 3 hours of stroke is started, it is necessary to recognize the symptoms and go immediately to the trusted specialist, so we must keep in mind:

* The loss of sensation, weakness, sudden paralysis in the area of the face, arm or leg especially when they focus on only one side of the body.

* Disorders of speech, understanding or confusion. Visual difficulties.

* Trouble walking, dizziness, vertigo, incoordination, loss of balance, especially headaches sudden and major impact.

Causes

A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted due to a blood vessel in the liver is blocked or broken. If blood flow is stopped for more than a few seconds, the brain can not get blood and oxygen. Brain cells can die, causing permanent damage. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.

ISCHEMIC STROKE

Ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is blocked by a blood clot. This can happen in two ways:

* You can form a clot in an artery that is already very close, which is called a thrombus. If you block the artery completely, is called a thrombotic stroke.
* A clot can break off from somewhere in the body and travel to the brain to block a smaller artery. This is called an embolism, causing an embolic stroke. Read the rest of this entry »