Brain Blood Clot Risk : Blood clots are forming in the brain of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli. He is undergoing treatment. This is a medical emergency situation, which can also prove fatal. Brain blood clot is the third cause of stroke death in the world. Stroke is the cause of 8% of total deaths in India. According to the Indian Stroke Association, every year 12-13 lakh people suffer stroke in the country. In such a situation, the question arises that why blood clots form in the brain and how dangerous they are. Let us know the answer…
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When does a blood clot form in the brain?
According to health experts, when a blood clot accumulates in any part of the brain, then the blood flow stops. Due to this, oxygen and nutrients do not reach that part of the brain, due to which the cells there can get damaged. Due to this, the brain may stop working and there may be difficulty in speaking, walking or thinking. Due to this, stroke can also occur. If it is not treated in time, it can even lead to death.
Symptoms of blood clot in the brain
1. Bending of the face on one side or paralysis in any part of the mouth
2. Difficulty in speaking, speech not being clear
3. Blurry vision in one or both eyes, sometimes this problem can turn into blindness.
4. Weakness, numbness or paralysis in any part of the body
Causes of blood clot formation in the brain
1. Risk of stroke as we age
2. Weakening of blood vessels due to high blood pressure
3. Smoking and drinking too much alcohol
4. Diabetes and high cholesterol
5. Anyone in the family has had a stroke or cardiovascular problems
What is the treatment for blood clot in the brain?
1. Doctors can give blood thinning medicines to remove blood clot.
2. In severe cases, blood clots are removed surgically.
What to do to avoid blood clot
Change in lifestyle
healthy diet
daily exercise
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