When somebody around us suffers from a stroke, many people don’t know what to do. However, Mumbai experts say it’s important to understand the basics and act fast. They outline the causes, effects and the need for family, friends, and civic authorities to actively help those who have had a stroke
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- A stroke can be caused by a blockage or bleeding in the brain
- One can recognise a stroke by its sudden onset of symptoms
- Stroke can affect people of various age groups, but the risk increases with age
The Covid-19 pandemic has made people take care of their health now more than ever before. Interestingly, Mumbai experts point out that among the many different diseases and sicknesses affecting people, there is ongoing research to find the connection between Covid and suffering from a stroke, as there have been people who suffered from the virus who have reported suffering from a stroke. Every year, people observe World Stroke Day on October 29 around the globe. While the disease is known to get more serious as a person gets older, there is also a need to take it seriously.
Dr Pradyumna Oak, director of Neurology and head of the Stroke Unit at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in the city, explains, “A stroke is a medical emergency signified by the sudden interruption or reduction of blood supply to a part of the brain. This deprivation of oxygen and nutrients can lead to the death of over two million of brain cells per minute.” Dr Shirish M Hastak, regional director of Neurology, Stroke & Neurocritical Care at Global Hospital adds that there are as many as 4,000 cases of stroke reported in India per day.
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