Question 1

need advice to what are the risk factors of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

A short list: The most common risk factors include uncontrolled hypertension, smoking, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, atrial fibrillation, poorly controlled lipid profile and coagulopathies. There are many more, some are specific to certain situations. The above are common and can be treated, others like increasing age, can not be treated. There is no approved treatment for primary prevention, only secondary.

Question 2

what to do if i have suffered a mild stroke or tia. will this affect me at work?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully not : Depends on whether there is lasting damage affecting your speech or other cognitive functions, and especially your ability to walk, balance and use hands.  Assuming good recovery, you should be able to resume functioning, but best to use a medication to prevent further strokes.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 3

if someone suffers a stroke and then a second stroke within 3 days, could they fully recover?

Accepted Answer

Depends on function: The potential for recovery depends on the amount of neurological deficit.

Question 4

can i suffer a stroke from stress?

Accepted Answer

Clarification: Stress could elevate you blood pressure causing hypertensive stroke/bleed. Also can be a risk factor for plaque build up in blood vessels.

Question 5

hi i suffer silent migraines im so scared of having a stroke is it rare?

Accepted Answer

: If you have migraines with auras (classical or ocular), stroke risk (Call’s Syndrome) is rare.  But if you smoke and take female hormones like BCP’s, odds narrow greatly so be aware &amp; find quality neurologist

Question 6

what are the risk factors of stroke and preventions?

Accepted Answer

Many risk factors: Risk  factors
1 family history 
2 hypertenssion
3 hyperlipidemia
4smoking
5atrial fibrilation
6 diabetes mellitus
7obesity
8 lack of physical activities
8alcohol and drug abuse
9anticoagulant meds
10race &old age
11 previous stroke
prevention
1stop smoking
2chech up and regular follow ups with the doctor 
3 keep blood pressure&cholesterol control
4aspirin over age 50
5 exercise
6avoid obesity.

Question 7

what should i do if i constantly suffer from heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Cool it!: If you have had true heat stroke, then you have developed a probably permanent heat intolerance, meaning that you are more likely to experience heat stroke-like symptoms at progressively lower degrees of overheating. No cure. Avoid high temperatures.

Question 8

when someone suffers a stroke and someone calls an ambulance, what will the paramedics do?

Accepted Answer

What happens w strok: When the paramedics arrive, they will take the vital signs, check the blood glucose, obtain a brief history, get a list of medications, and make sure the patient can be safely transported to the nearest emergency room.   Sometimes they will supply oxygen or blood pressure treatment, but usually these are not needed.

Question 9

what are the risk factors for having a heart attack / stroke?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: family history, high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated lipids,

Question 10

my father  suffered a stroke in february 2014. his recovery is not to a very significant amount.

Accepted Answer

Sorry!: I am sorry to "hear" about your Dad however your question is unclear! The recovery from a stroke is SLOW in many cases and can take MONTHS! Don't give up hope and DON'T convey your doubts to your Dad! Encouragement should be the THEME!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

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