Strokes

A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed.

Like all organs, our brain needs the oxygen and nutrients provided by our blood to function properly. If the supply of blood is restricted or stopped, brain cells begin to die. This can lead to brain damage and possibly death.

Strokes are a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is essential because the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the less damage is likely to happen.

Types of stroke
There are two main causes of Strokes:

• Ischaemic (accounting for 70% of all cases): the blood supply is stopped due to a blood clot.
• Haemorrhagic: a weakened blood vessel supplying the brain bursts and causes brain damage.

There is also a related condition known as a transient ischaemic attack (TIA), where the supply of blood to the brain is temporarily interrupted, causing a sort of 'mini-stroke'. TIAs should be treated very seriously as they are often a warning sign that a full stroke is coming.

Treatment

• Exercise
• Advice & Information
• Massage
• Electrotherapy
• Pilates
• Acupuncture

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