Stroke risk due to pollution
Air pollution and stroke: There is also a risk of silent stroke (paralysis) due to increased pollution and cold. Doctors say that at this time it is important to protect yourself from pollution and cold. Especially those people who already have problems like high BP and high cholesterol. Why can pollution cause silent stroke? Know from experts why people with high BP and cholesterol are at risk and how to protect themselves.
Experts say that pollution Particles like nitrogen dioxide harm not only the lungs but also the brain. Due to this, there is a risk of a stroke whose symptoms are not easily detected. In silent stroke, there is blockage in small nerves of the brain and this causes paralysis.
Why is there a risk of stroke due to pollution?
Dr. Daljeet Singh, Unit Head, Neuro Surgery Department, Max Hospital, says that pollution has increased at this time and cold has also increased. Due to increased pollution, the level of PM 2.5 has also increased. These small polluted particles enter the lungs through breath and then reach the entire body through blood. These can also damage the nerves of the brain.
These swell the veins and thicken the blood. This reduces the oxygen supply in the veins and causes damage to the brain. Especially those people who already suffer from high BP. This is because these people already have a risk of blockage in the veins. Increased pollution further adds to this. In such a situation, the cocktail of pollution and cold can cause silent brain stroke. Its symptoms are also not immediately detectable.
What kind of symptoms are seen?
persistent severe headache
Can spoil balance while walking
looks blurry
Vomiting occurs in the morning.
How to prevent silent stroke
To prevent silent stroke, it is important that you first protect yourself from pollution and cold. For this, wear a mask and avoid leaving the house in the morning and evening. If you have problem of high BP, high cholesterol then control it. If you take blood thinning medicines, stop them only on the advice of the doctor. If even one symptom of silent stroke is visible then go to the hospital immediately and do not be careless in this matter.