Ms. Hong, 71, who experienced seven strokes over 25 years, has now been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect causing blood clots to travel to her brain through specialized screening.
Stroke is not a random event; most cases are linked to six controllable risk factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, smoking, and obesity.
Sitting directly in front of a fan after sun exposure can increase the risk of facial paralysis, respiratory failure, and even stroke, especially for the elderly and those with underlying health conditions.
I had a stroke four months ago and still have weak limbs and difficulty speaking fluently. Can my brain recover on its own after a stroke? (Minh Tuan, Ho Chi Minh City)
Ms. Thuan, 90, collapsed with a facial droop and complete left-sided paralysis, diagnosed by doctors as acute ischemic stroke caused by arterial blockage.
Prolonged insomnia prevents the brain from processing information and removing waste, increasing the risk of cognitive decline and endocrine disorders.
A 15-year-old boy experienced sudden left-sided paralysis, dizziness, and a fall while entering a bathroom, leading to the discovery of a widespread cerebral infarction after emergency admission.
Hung, 37, experienced dizziness and loss of balance after a spinal adjustment session; doctors discovered a right vertebral artery dissection causing an ischemic stroke.
A 59-year-old man experienced severe dizziness and loss of balance, resting at home believing it was a vestibular disorder, until doctors diagnosed a cerebellar stroke upon his hospitalization.
Stroke patients often experience spasticity in their limbs, clenched hands, or contracted ankles; botox injections combined with rehabilitation can help manage these symptoms.
Adequate hydration, achieved by sipping water frequently, dividing intake before and after sleep, and avoiding diuretic beverages, effectively protects the heart and brain.
After one week of combined Eastern and Western medicine treatment at Military Hospital 103, an 81-year-old woman, paralyzed on one side due to a third recurrent stroke, could stand up and practice walking, astonishing her relatives.
A 36-year-old man with facial drooping, blurred vision, and leg paralysis for two days continued to work, convinced that 'a stroke means unconsciousness,' leading to a severe condition upon hospital admission.
