Warning signs that a person may have a stroke in the next 90 days

Mistaken for coffee intoxication

Mr. NQ (37 years old, Hanoi ) is still in shock after being diagnosed with a stroke despite his young age. Mr. Q. is being treated at the Stroke Center, Bach Mai Hospital.

This man recounted that 4 days ago, while working, he suddenly felt hot and numb on the right side of his body. The symptoms lasted for about 15 minutes and then disappeared. Mr. Q. thought he was drunk on coffee so he continued working as usual.

However, just two hours later, his condition worsened, and half of his body became weak. He was promptly taken to the hospital and was diagnosed with a mild ischemic stroke and recovered quickly after treatment.

“At that time, I didn’t think I had a stroke. When I was hospitalized, I realized how dangerous this disease is, especially for young people,” he shared.

At the Stroke Center, many patients had previously felt a little numb and weak, but the feeling quickly disappeared, so they thought it was no problem. The next morning, they could no longer walk, past the golden hour (4-6 hours from the onset of symptoms) for stroke intervention.

According to Master, Doctor Bui Quoc Viet, Stroke Center (Bach Mai Hospital), mild stroke accounts for about 10-15% of cerebral infarction cases. This is a transient cerebral ischemia. Many patients also mistakenly believe they have vestibular disorders.

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain, but the body can dissolve the clot itself, leading to the feeling that the symptoms are just a normal illness. Although mild, this is a warning sign of a “brain disaster”.

According to Dr. Viet, this transient symptom can worsen in the next 90 days. The closer the incident is, the higher the risk if not treated promptly. Therefore, this condition is less dangerous than a stroke, but should not be taken lightly. Patients need to be closely monitored and treated to minimize possible sequelae.

Warning symptoms

Mild stroke accounts for 15-20% of all stroke cases, with a high risk of recurrence. Specifically, the risk of recurrence after 7 days is 10%, after 1 month is 11-15%, and after 3 months is 10-20% if not treated properly. Recurrences are often more severe, difficult to treat, and have a higher risk of disability than the first time.

The cause of stroke in young people is often related to genetics, underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes or other diseases that many people do not know they have. When they go to the hospital, they only know their condition.

According to Vietnamese doctors, mild strokes can have mild symptoms such as numbness, difficulty speaking, slurred speech or feeling tired, which are easily overlooked. When these signs appear, people should not wait, but should go to the hospital immediately.

People with underlying diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes need to closely control their disease, take medication as prescribed by their doctor, and not stop taking medication or use drugs without a prescription.

The male doctor recommends a healthy lifestyle, controlling risk factors and being aware of stroke signs as the key to minimizing risks. Don't let complacency cause you to miss the opportunity for timely treatment, because stroke does not spare any age.

In addition, lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of stroke, including not smoking, limiting alcohol, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

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