Kissing The Smell Of Gosong A Sign Of Stroke? Experts Reveal Real Facts

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JAKARTA - Many people believe the smell ofte bread without a source is a sign that someone will have a stroke. This myth seems to have been circulating for a long time and is often discussed on social media. In fact, this belief was once mentioned in a song by comedian and musician Bo Burnham

It's natural that people want to know more about the signs of a stroke. Because stroke is a medical emergency where blood vessels supply a clogged or ruptured brain.

According to Dr. Alhamza Al-Bayati, a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, stroke is the main cause of disability and death number 2 in the world. But Dr. Erica Jones, assistant professor at the University of Texas of Southwest Medical Center, confirmed the smell ofte bread is not a sign of a stroke.

"The symptoms are not real and are not related to stroke," he said, quoted from the Huffpost page.

Dr. Linda banyak, head of neurology at Mount Auburn Hospital in Massachusetts, also stated that there was no evidence to suggest kissing the smell of her smell was a sign of a stroke.

Then, where did this myth come from? Experts are not entirely sure, but Dr. Jones has a theory.

"It actually happens more often in seizures or epilepsy," he explained.

"Because seizures and strokes are both related to neurological disorders, maybe people mistakenly think the symptoms of seizures are a symptom of stroke. In fact, the symptoms of this smell are very rare in stroke," he said.

Apart from epilepsy, Dr. Al-Bayati also mentioned that my smell can be related to migraines. So, if you often smell this smell, you should check with a doctor. However, this doesn't mean you will have a stroke.

There are some signs of a clearer stroke and should be watched out for immediately. According to Dr. Jones, stroke can actually be prevented and treated, as long as it gets medical treatment quickly.

If someone gets help in 3-4 hours after symptoms appear, doctors are easier to reverse the impact of stroke. In fact, the sooner it is treated, the better.

Dr. Al-Bayati explains that every minute that passes, stroke sufferers lose two million neurons in their brains. This damage will continue until the blood flow to the brain returns to normal.

Experts suggest remembering the signs of a stroke with the abbreviation of BE FAST:

- B (Balance issues): Balance disorder

- E (Eyesight changes): The vision changes, such as multiple vision or loss of sight

- F (Face dropping): His face looks down on the one hand or numb

- A (Arm wearness): One of his arms feels weak or difficult to move

- S (Speech difficulty): Difficulty speaking, cadel, or difficult to understand

- T (Time to get help) : If you experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek medical assistance.

"Not everyone will experience all the symptoms above when they have a stroke. Some people may only have difficulty speaking or only experience a down face on the one hand," said Al-Bayati.

According to Dr.men, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the main key in preventing stroke. Some steps can be taken, among others:

- Consumption of healthy foods and avoiding high-fat foods, cholesterol, and sugar.

- Consumption of fatless proteins such as skinless chicken, lentil, nuts, turkey, tofu, and fish.

- Proliferate eating fruits and vegetables.

- Exercise regularly. According to the American Heart Association, you are advised to do cardiovascular exercise for 150 minutes per week (such as fast walking, dancing, or water aerobics) or 75 minutes of heavy exercise (such as running, swimming, or heavy gardening).

- Avoid smoking, as it can increase the risk of a stroke.

- Control blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and blood sugar by consulting a doctor and regularly taking medication if needed.

Many people, especially younger ones, often ignore health checks, because they feel healthy. However, some conditions such as high blood pressure often do not show symptoms. Many people just found out they have high blood pressure or diabetes after suffering a stroke.

'Stroke can attack anyone, both children, young adults, and the elderly.' said Dr. Al-Bayati.