Symptoms of Stroke and its Natural treatment

Symptoms of Stroke

• Dizziness followed by nausea and vomiting, followed by weakness of the body is the main symptom.
• Severe headache, convulsion, coma, paralysis on one side, inability to speak and recall words are the other symptoms.
• Deep coma, stiffness in neck and high fever occur in severe cases and sometimes lead to permanent disability.

 
Causes of Stroke

When any one of the vessels leading to a portion of the brain becomes blocked by a blood clot a stroke occurs. Inflammation, arteriosclerosis, rise in blood pressure, enlargement in the wall of blood vessels and hemorrhage are other factors.

 
Treatment of Stroke

• The patient should take adequate rest and keep away from work and excitement. Apply cold compresses to the head to relieve pain.
• The patient should be given only water for first few days, later followed by orange juice and water; and then fruit and fresh milk diet; gradually stick onto a well-balanced diet. Warm water enema should be given twice daily.
• Paralyzed muscles should be gently massaged. Move all joints several times daily and the patient should walk.
• Breathing and other exercises should be practiced once the patient is able to move around.
• Daily friction and sponge and prolonged neutral immersion bath are also beneficial.
• Excessive strain, needless worry and undue nervous excitement should be avoided.
• Avoid fried foods, frozen foods, spices, flesh foods, tea, coffee, white flour and sugar, alcohol and smoking.