A non-obvious sign of a stroke can be breathing disorders during sleep

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Neurologist: sometimes patients ignore neurological symptoms indicating the development of a stroke.

The neurologist recalled in an interview that during a stroke, the blood supply is quickly disrupted brain Vascular blockages caused by atherosclerotic plaques, blood clots, or rupture of brain vessels lead to this event.

“The larger the area of ​​death in the brain, the more serious the consequences of a stroke,” said the neurologist.

< p>The doctor added that the symptoms characteristic of a stroke may disappear soon after the appearance, and many people, having tried them, do not worry about anything. But if such symptoms meant a transient ischemic attack, then for a person the probability that he will soon have a real stroke increases dramatically.

“Sometimes patients ignore neurological symptoms that may indicate a stroke: as a rule, it is asymmetry face, weakness in arms and legs on one side, impaired speech functions and impaired vision,” the specialist listed.

The neurologist emphasized that with the appearance of these signs, a person must receive qualified medical assistance.
In addition, a high risk of stroke is indicated by a sharp increased blood pressure, preconscious states, that suddenly appear, weakness, darkening of the eyes.

Another warning symptom that is often ignored is disturbed breathing, apnea – “at this time, the airways are blocked and the brain does not receive oxygen.”

According to the neurologist, people who snore may be prone to stroke also have increased body weight.