Stroke Can Affect Young People Too: Know the BEFAST Warning Signs for Timely Prevention
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Stroke, which Thai people often call "Stroke" in everyday speech, should not be viewed as a disease of the elderly only. Nowadays, working-age people and younger individuals can also suffer from this condition. Although the risk increases with age, everyone should therefore pay attention to taking care of their health.
Doctors recommend learning the warning signs of this disease using the BEFAST mnemonic. The letter B stands for Balance, meaning abnormal balance or coordination. E stands for Eyes, meaning blurred vision or loss of vision in one eye. F stands for Face, meaning a drooping face or a sagging corner of the mouth. A stands for Arm, meaning weakness in one arm or leg. S stands for Speech, meaning slurred speech or inability to speak. And T stands for Time, meaning the time to rush the patient to the hospital immediately.
In addition, there are many risk factors that can cause stroke, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood fat (cholesterol), smoking, alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise. Adjusting daily behaviors and undergoing regular health checkups can therefore help reduce the risk. When abnormal symptoms are found, one should go to see a doctor immediately, because treatment in the first period has a great effect on the patient's recovery.
Sources: bangkokbiznews
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