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Stroke Symptoms Less Known

Kompas.com - As one of the largest causes of death, stroke symptoms of less known to the public. In a survey of 1000 patients with stroke, nearly 70 percent did not know they had a stroke.

Before the stroke, the body actually gives a signal in the form of a mini stroke or in the medicine called a transient ischemic attack (TIA). TIA or mini stroke occurs when blood vessels and inhibit the temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain. TIA does not cause permanent brain damage, so treatment of this condition can reduce the risk of a serious stroke.

In general, mini-stroke have symptoms of loss of balance (like vertigo), unable to recognize parts of the body, double vision, paralysis on one side of the body is temporary, or speech disturbance.

In England, a country with advanced technology, mini-stroke symptoms was not yet known. From a survey of 1000 patients with TIA, the majority do not realize they were hit by a mini stroke. Most patients also did not immediately seek medical help when they suffered a mini stroke, primarily because the symptoms are temporary and then disappear.

In fact, complications from a stroke can still be reduced if patients get immediate help. Effective handling should be less than four hours after a stroke.