365Telugu.com online news,June 26th, 2023: The problem of brain stroke has increased rapidly in the last one or two decades, with more than 1.40 lakh people dying annually due to brain stroke in America alone.
You must also know about its risks, causes and problems, but spinal stroke and brain stroke these two problems are increasing rapidly day by day. Spinal Stroke It is not as fatal as brain stroke, but it can definitely add many difficulties in your life.
A brain stroke is a problem caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain, and the same problem begins with a spinal stroke. The spinal cord needs a constant blood supply to function properly. It helps send nerve impulses to the rest of your body.
These same signals help with basic body movements, such as moving your arms and legs, making sure all your organs are working properly. This process can be interrupted due to spinal stroke.
Spine stroke..
If blood flow to the spinal cord is affected or blocked, it may not get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to do its job. This problem is called spinal stroke or spinal cord effusion.
A blood clot (ischemic spinal stroke) or bleeding (hemorrhagic spinal stroke) cuts off the supply of nutrient- and oxygen-rich blood to the spine, which can damage spinal cord cells.
Spine stroke..
You may notice symptoms within minutes or hours after a stroke. They get worse as time goes by. Symptoms depend on which part of your spine is affected.
Muscle cramps – Difficulty moving
Numbness of limbs
Lack of bladder control.
Paralysis occurs
Difficulty breathing
In severe cases, spinal stroke can even lead to death.
What is the cause of this problem..?
In most cases, a spinal stroke is caused by a change in the shape of the blood vessels. Due to the hardening of the blood vessel walls, they may become narrow, due to which blood flow is obstructed. This is also an aging problem.
High Cholesterol – Certain conditions can increase your risk, such as high blood pressure problems, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, heavy smoking or drinking, and physical inactivity.
Treatment-prevention methods of spinal stroke
In the case of spinal stroke, for its treatment, first an attempt is made to find out the causes of obstruction of the blood flow. Depending on this, some medications and even surgery in severe cases may be required. Spinal cord strokes are rare but very serious. In some cases, it can cause paralysis, which reduces the quality of life.