Doctor shows how to prevent stroke in young people

Stroke is becoming increasingly common in young people, causing serious consequences to health and life.

Early recognition of stroke signs is extremely important for timely emergency care.

Dr. Bui Pham Minh Man, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Branch 3, said that there are some common warning signs of stroke including:

• Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.
• Difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
• Dizziness, loss of balance.
• Sudden severe headache.
• Visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, double vision, or partial loss of vision.
• Difficulty swallowing.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, call an ambulance immediately. Time is of the essence in stroke treatment, early medical intervention will help minimize complications and increase the chance of recovery.

More and more young people are having strokes.

5 basic principles of stroke prevention in young people

According to Dr. Bui Pham Minh Man, based on research and recommendations from medical experts, the 5 basic principles to help prevent stroke effectively in young people include:

Build a healthy lifestyle

Scientific diet:

• Limit your intake of saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol.
• Increase intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Limit fast food, processed food, greasy food, and high salt food.
• Add fish, whole grains, nuts. Drink enough water.
• Limit alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and carbonated drinks.

Forms of exercise :

• Exercise regularly: Maintain regular exercise for 30 minutes a day or at least 150 minutes a week with moderate exercise.
• Cardio exercises: Exercises such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, and cycling help improve cardiovascular health, increase blood circulation, thereby reducing the risk of stroke. Research shows that doing cardio for 150 minutes a week can reduce the risk of stroke by 25%.
• Strength training: Weight training and body weight exercises help maintain muscle mass, aid blood circulation and improve blood pressure control.
• Stretching exercises: Yoga, Pilates help maintain body flexibility, reduce stress and reduce the risk of injury.
• Get enough sleep: Make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night, go to bed and wake up at the same time to maintain your circadian rhythm.

Exercises such as brisk walking, jogging... help improve cardiovascular health, increase blood circulation, thereby reducing the risk of stroke.

Stay positive and relaxed:

• Limit stress and prolonged stress.
• Participate in healthy, relaxing activities such as meditation.

Limit stimulants

• No smoking: Quit smoking actively and stay away from secondhand smoke.
• Limit alcohol: Drink alcohol in moderation, no more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women.
• Avoid using drugs and other stimulants.

Control underlying medical conditions

• Blood pressure control: Monitor blood pressure regularly and treat promptly if high blood pressure occurs.
• Cholesterol control: Get regular checkups to check your cholesterol levels and adjust your diet and lifestyle accordingly.
• Blood sugar control: If you have diabetes, you need to follow your doctor's treatment regimen and keep your blood sugar stable.
• Treating cardiovascular disease: If you have cardiovascular disease, aggressive treatment is needed to reduce the risk of blood clots forming.

Maintain a healthy weight

• Avoid overweight and obesity: Maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI).
• Combine diet and exercise to lose weight if needed.

Regular health check-up

• Have a health check every 6 months.
• Stroke screening: Participate in stroke screening programs to detect risk factors and signs early.

Dr. Bui Pham Minh Man shared that stroke in young people can be prevented if we proactively take preventive measures early. The 5 basic principles mentioned above are simple, easy to implement measures but bring high efficiency in stroke prevention.

In addition, learning about the risk factors and signs of stroke also helps us proactively protect our health and the health of those around us. Apply these principles to your daily life to prevent stroke and live healthier.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-chi-ra-cach-phong-ngua-dot-quy-o-nguoi-tre-tuoi-185250305003340231.htm