Timely intervention is crucial in stroke management. Receiving medical care within the critical window significantly minimizes brain damage. Treatment may involve clot-dissolving medication, surgical procedures, or comprehensive rehabilitation. Recovery emphasizes physical, speech, and occupational therapies to restore lost functions. Adopting a healthy lifestyle—maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular exercise, managing blood pressure, and avoiding smoking—promotes

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) , often called a “mini-stroke,” causes temporary neurological symptoms due to brief interruption of...

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Stroke is classified into two main types: ischemic stroke  and hemorrhagic stroke . Ischemic stroke, the most common, occurs when a blood...

A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, leading to bleeding within or around brain tissue. This bleeding...

An ice pick headache is a sudden, sharp, stabbing head pain lasting only seconds, often around the eye or temple. Frequent episodes may...