Risk of brain blood clot : Blood clots form in former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli’s brain. He is undergoing treatment. This is a medical emergency, which can also be fatal. Brain blood clots are the third leading cause of stroke death worldwide. Strokes account for 8% of total deaths in India. According to the Indian Stroke Association, every year, 12 to 13 million people suffer from a stroke in the country. In such a situation, the question arises why blood clots form in the brain and how dangerous they are. Let us know the answer…
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When does a blood clot form in the brain?
According to health experts, when a blood clot accumulates in a part of the brain, blood flow stops. Because of this, oxygen and nutrients do not reach this part of the brain, which can damage the cells there. Because of this, the brain may stop working and there may be difficulty speaking, walking or thinking. For this reason, a stroke can also occur. If not treated in time, it can even lead to death.
Symptoms of blood clot in the brain
1. Flexion of the face to one side or paralysis of part of the mouth
2. Difficulty speaking, unclear speech
3. Blurred vision in one or both eyes, this problem can sometimes turn into blindness.
4. Weakness, numbness or paralysis in any part of the body
Causes of blood clots in the brain
1. Risk of stroke with age
2. Weakening of blood vessels due to high blood pressure
3. Smoking and drinking too much alcohol
4. Diabetes and high cholesterol
5. A family member has had a stroke or cardiovascular problems
What is the treatment for blood clot in the brain?
1. Doctors may give blood thinning medications to remove blood clots.
2. In severe cases, blood clots are surgically removed.
What to do to avoid a blood clot
Lifestyle change
healthy eating
daily exercise
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