Today we will tell you what is the link between dehydration and stroke? Today through this article we will talk about the connection between them. A person can also become disabled due to stroke. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death in America. In this research, it was said that in all the cases of stroke, it has been seen that 50 percent of the patients remain dehydrated. That means lack of water in the body. “Modern Migraine,” says Risa Ravitz, MD, a board-certified neurologist. Dr. Ravitz only sees stroke patients. Treats stroke patients in 13 states like Manhattan, NYC, Toms River, New Jersey, Aventura, Florida. She says that there is a special connection between stroke and dehydration.
Elderly people should drink as much water as possible in winter
Dehydration depends on the water in your body. If you drink too much water then it is dangerous for the body. But water should be drunk according to the body. So that you avoid getting dehydrated. Older people should drink more water than children and youth because as they age, their body starts deficient in water. Especially in winter, due to cold air, water in the body starts drying up, then one should drink more water at that time. In summer, when we feel thirsty, we drink water, but in winter, dry lips indicate that there is a lack of water in the body.
These are the signs that your body has become dehydrated.
no toilet
dry mouth
muscle pain, cramps
feeling dizzy or faint
feeling tired or not getting energy from the body
toilet color change
increased heartbeat with rapid breathing
persistent headache
Symptoms of dehydration can be different for people of different ages:
If tears are not coming out of the eyes of small children while crying, then they are victims of dehydration.
The skin of old people has dried up. He does not sweat and his BP is low, which means he is suffering from mild dehydration. To get rid of all this, you can drink as much water as possible.
If you have become a victim of excessive dehydration, you can seek medical advice and consultation to prevent serious complications like hypovolemic shock or seizures.
Stroke is also called cerebrovascular accident (CVA). When blood does not reach your brain properly. Then you have a stroke. Stroke occurs when oxygen and nutrients do not reach the brain properly. Due to which brain cells start dying. In such a situation anyone can suffer a stroke.
The risk of stroke increases in patients suffering from these diseases. These include high BP, diabetes, carotid artery disease, heart disease, chronic inflammation, smoking, older age, family history, high cholesterol and uncontrolled chronic stress. There are different types of strokes. The most common is called ischemic stroke. This happens when blood flow is blocked due to plaque build-up or blood clot in the artery. A less common hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel bursts and bleeding occurs in your brain. Both types of stroke cause similar symptoms.
Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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