4 Types Of Stroke Diseases: Symptoms And How To Handle It

Type of stroke (Freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - stroke is one of the health problems that is a serious concern in Indonesia. Based on data from the Ministry of Health and Basic Health Research (Riskesdas), stroke ranks first as the cause of death and disability in the country. There are various types of strokes that are important to know.

Stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed, either due to blockage or rupture of blood vessels. The human brain requires constant blood flow to function properly. Without blood supply, brain cells can be damaged in a matter of minutes.

The high incidence rate of stroke in Indonesia is caused by various factors, such as unhealthy lifestyles, lack of physical activity, and increasing cases of hypertension and diabetes. As an insight into health, let's understand the types of stroke diseases and their symptoms and treatments.

Recognizing the types of stroke is a very important first step in preventing and handling further. Here are some types of strokes that are important for you to understand:

This type of stroke accounts for about 80% of all cases of stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs due to blockages in blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. This bridge is generally caused by blood clots (trombuses) or fat deposits (atrosclerosis) that hinder blood flow.

The ischemic stroke itself consists of two types, namely cerebral thrombosis and cerebral embolism. Cerebral thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in one of the main arteries of the brain. Cerebral embolism is caused by blood clots or other particles formed in other parts of the body (typically the heart) and carried to the brain.

Here are the symptoms of ischemic stroke that you need to know:

Ischemic stroke treatment must be carried out in less than 4.5 hours from the time symptoms appear. Handling can be done using a thrombolytic drug to dissolve blood clots, as well as procedures such as thrombektomi (mechanical blood clot lifting).

A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and causes bleeding. The blood coming out damages the brain tissue and increases the pressure inside the skull, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.

The main causes of hemorrhagic stroke are uncontrolled high blood pressure, brain aneurism, head injury, or blood clotting disorder. There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke, namely intraserebral bleeding and subarachnoid bleeding.

Intraserebral bleeding is a stroke that occurs in the brain tissue itself. Meanwhile, subarachnoid bleeding occurs in the space between the brain and its protective membranes, usually due to rupture of the aneurism.

Here are the symptoms of hemorrhagic strokes that you need to know:

Hemorrhagic stroke treatment can be done by giving medicines to control blood pressure and bleeding. In addition, treatment can also be in the form of surgical surgery to stop bleeding and reduce pressure on the brain.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or often called "light stroke" is a condition in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily disrupted. TIA symptoms are similar to ischemic stroke, but usually lasts only a few minutes to a maximum of 24 hours, and does not cause permanent damage.

Although it does not cause permanent brain damage, TIA is a serious warning because about 1 in 3 people who experience TIA will experience a more severe stroke in the future.

Here are the symptoms of TIA's stroke that you need to know:

After the TIA attack, it is important to carry out a thorough examination in order to identify and address the risk factors, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and unhealthy lifestyles.

Amaurosis fugax or eye stroke occurs when blood flow to the arteries in the eyes is disturbed, triggering sudden and transient visual impairments. Patients with this condition can experience blurred vision or loss of sight in one of the eyes.

These incidents are often an indication of more serious blood vessel disorders in the body, such as the presence of embolism that clogs blood flow to the eyes. Eye stroke is a medical condition that requires immediate treatment because it can be an early sign of the risk of ischemic stroke or other vascular disorders.

The causes vary, ranging from embolism, plaque buildup (aterosclerosis), to blood vessel widening (eurisma). Fast medical treatment is very important to prevent serious complications from appearing in the future.

Those are some types of strokes that are important for you to know. stroke is one of the health problems that many Indonesians often experience. A healthy lifestyle is the main key to preventing this disease. Also read the symptoms of stroke that can arise when you wake up.

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