5 Signs that are Often Ignored Before a Stroke - OUR MIDWIFE

5 Signs that are Often Ignored Before a Stroke

Stroke illustration (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto/peterschreiber.media)

OUR MIDWIFE - Stroke is a condition that is classified as dangerous. This is because when a stroke occurs, brain cells can die in just a matter of minutes, causing several parts of the body to lose their function. 

Strokes themselves are known to often occur suddenly and require immediate medical attention. However, stroke itself has early symptoms that are often ignored. 

Quoted from The Sun, these warning signs can be called a transient ischemic attack (TIA). These warning signs are similar to the effects after someone has had a stroke. 

"This is really a sign for many people that someone is going to have a stroke even in the next 48 hours and certainly in the next 7, 30, 90 days," said Dr. Brandon Giglio, director of vascular neurology at NYU Langone Hospital. 

The following are signs that may appear when someone is potentially having a stroke. 

1. Balance Problems

Those who have the potential to suffer a stroke will usually experience balance problems. A person may feel that their balance has changed to the point where they easily lose their balance. 

2. Vision

Other signs of stroke can appear in the eyes. Vision will slowly experience changes such as vision starting to blur. Apart from that, the eye will see the object until it loses vision. 

3. Face

Signs of stroke can also appear on the face. You need to be careful if your face suddenly droops to one side. The person may not be able to smile or mouth until their eyes droop. 

4. Arms

Another sign is loss of control over parts of the body, one of which is the arms. A person may no longer be able to lift his arm and keep it raised. This is due to muscle weakness or numbness in the arm. 

5. Difficulty Talking

Other signs of stroke may appear in speaking activities. A person may have difficulty speaking to the point of not being able to speak at all. In fact, they may have difficulty understanding the intentions of the person they are talking to. 

5 Pertanda yang Kerap Diabaikan Sebelum Serangan Stroke

Ilustrasi stroke (Foto: Getty Images/iStockphoto/peterschreiber.media)

OUR MIDWIFE - Penyakit stroke menjadi salah satu kondisi yang tergolong berbahaya. Hal ini karena saat serangan stroke datang, sel otak bisa mati hanya dalam hitungan menit, membuat beberapa bagian tubuh kehilangan fungsinya.

Serangan stroke sendiri dikenal seringkali terjadi secara tiba-tiba dan harus segera mendapatkan pertolongan medis. Namun, stroke sendiri memiliki gejala awal yang kadang sering diabaikan.

Dikutip dari The Sun, tanda-tanda peringatan ini bisa disebut dengan transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Tanda-tanda peringatan ini mirip dengan efek setelah seseorang terkena stroke.

"Hal ini benar-benar menjadi pertanda bagi banyak orang bahwa seseorang akan terkena stroke bahkan dalam 48 jam ke depan dan tentu saja dalam 7, 30, 90 hari ke depan," ujar dr Brandon Giglio, direktur neurologi vaskuler di Rumah Sakit NYU Langone.

Berikut adalah tanda-tanda yang mungkin muncul ketika seseorang berpotensi terkena serangan stroke.

1. Masalah Keseimbangan

Mereka yang berpotensi terkena serangan stroke biasanya akan mengalami masalah keseimbangan. Seseorang mungkin merasa mengalami perubahan keseimbangan hingga mudah kehilangan keseimbangan.

2. Penglihatan

Tanda-tanda stroke yang lainnya bisa muncul pada mata. Penglihatan akan perlahan mengalami perubahan seperti pandangan mulai kabur. Selain itu mata akan melihat objek menjadi hingga kehilangan penglihatan.

3. Wajah

Pada wajah juga bisa muncul tanda-tanda stroke. Perlu diwaspadai jika wajah tiba-tiba terkulai ke satu sisi. Orang tersebut mungkin tidak dapat tersenyum atau mulut hingga matanya terkulai.

4. Lengan

Tanda lainnya adalah hilangnya kontrol pada bagian tubuh, salah satunya lengan. Seseorang mungkin tidak lagi mampu mengangkat lengannya dan menjaganya tetap terangkat. Hal ini karena adanya kelemahan otot atau mati rasa pada lengan.

5. Sulit Bicara

Tanda stroke lainnya bisa jadi muncul pada aktivitas berbicara. Seseorang mungkin mulai sulit berbicara hingga tidak bisa berbicara sama sekali. Bahkan, mereka bisa saja kesulitan memahami maksud dari lawan bicara.