How to recognize the signs of a stroke, which can occur in your 30s and 40s.

Be careful if you have a toothache and difficulty speaking and speaking

If you have symptoms such as toothache, difficulty in speaking or speaking, or difficulty in raising the lip of the one with toothache when smiling, you should have a head MRI scan,” says Dr. Maruyama, who has been involved in emergency medical care for many years and is currently a visiting physician.

Dr. Jun Maruyama, who has been involved in emergency medical care for many years and currently treats many patients with cerebral infarction as a visiting physician, says, “Cerebral infarction is a disease of the cerebral blood vessels.

A stroke can cause various signs depending on where the cerebral blood vessel is blocked. From the top of the head to the toes, the brain controls all sensory and motor nerves, so if the sensory nerves are damaged, the patient may feel numbness, severe pain, or even no pain, while if the motor nerves are damaged, the patient may not be able to move.

If symptoms such as loss of strength in the hands, numbness in half of the body, distortion of the face, or loss of speech are experienced, it is said that one should go to a hospital immediately.

Brain infarction is thought to occur in the elderly. However, Nasunanakashi’s Akiyuki Nasu was 42 years old, and freelance announcer Miho Ohashi was 34 when she had the stroke. They often develop suddenly, without warning.

A cerebral infarction is a type of stroke. There are two types of strokes: cerebral infarction, in which a cerebral blood vessel becomes clogged, and cerebral hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage, in which a cerebral blood vessel ruptures.

Blood vessels can become clogged when the blood vessels become thinner due to arteriosclerosis, when a lump of plaque forms on the vessel wall, or when a blood clot formed in the heart due to atrial fibrillation (arrhythmia) obstructs the cerebral blood vessels. When blood flow is blocked, brain nerve cells at the end of the blood vessels die, and once dead, brain cells do not regenerate. In many cases, residual effects remain, and treatment is necessary as soon as possible.

Stiff shoulders should not be taken lightly.

If you experience a “shaking sensation,” a feeling of heat, or numbness when touching a painful area, you may be suffering from a cerebral infarction. In particular, if stiffness in the shoulders occurs after suddenly moving the neck and does not go away even with pain relief, you may have a stroke. It is advisable to have an examination at an orthopedist first.

Hiccups that persist for more than a day are also a sign of a stroke.

Hiccups can occur when a stroke occurs in the medulla oblongata area of the brain. The medulla oblongata is an important place for life support, such as breathing and heartbeat regulation, and if left untreated, it can affect breathing and heart movement,” he said.

A tooth or shoulder ache may make you think, “Hey, that doesn’t feel right,” but you may recover within a few minutes to an hour or so. This could be what is known as a “transient ischemic attack” caused by a temporarily clogged blood vessel in the brain. If it goes away in a few minutes, it is easy to think that it is nothing serious,

In any case, if symptoms such as difficulty in speaking or lifting one’s hands are accompanied by a stroke, even if it lasts only 30 seconds or a minute, it is advisable to have a checkup. This is because there is a possibility of a major stroke occurring next.

Self-Check if You Have a Stroke with the “FAST Test

There is a way to self-check if a slight discomfort is a sign of a stroke.

It is called the “FAST Test,” which checks for facial distortion, paralysis of the arms, and slurred speech.

F=Face: Smile and check if there is any difference between the left and right sides of the face, or if the corners of the mouth on one side are down.
A=Arm: Raise both arms straight at the same time with palms up, and check to see if one arm is not drooping.
S=Speech: Try to say simple sentences and check if you can understand the words and if any words do not come out. In particular, check if you can clearly say popping sounds such as “pa,” “ta,” and “ka,” friction sounds such as “sa,” “fa,” and “sha,” and nasal sounds such as “ma,” “na,” and “nga.

If any of these apply to you, it is 《T=Time》and you should call an ambulance immediately.

If the patient receives treatment within 4 to 5 hours of the onset of stroke, there is a high possibility of recovery. While it is important to know the signs of a stroke, the most important thing is to prevent a stroke from occurring. According to Dr. Maruyama, the most important thing to prevent a stroke is to prevent “high blood pressure.

High blood pressure causes blood vessels to harden and arteriosclerosis to prevent them from rupturing. As a result, blood vessels can become clogged, leading to cerebral infarction.”

After high blood pressure, the next most common causes of cerebral infarction are “dyslipidemia” and diabetes.

People with diabetes tend to have brittle blood vessels and are more prone to arteriosclerosis. Also, obesity and diabetes can lead to the formation of plaque in blood vessels, which can clog them.”

In order to prevent these diseases, it is important to pay attention to one’s diet so as not to develop lifestyle-related diseases,

However, it is also important to be aware of one’s diet to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. People whose relatives have had many cerebral or myocardial infarctions should see a neurosurgeon as soon as possible if they have an unusual type of stiffness in their shoulders.

Leaving tooth decay untreated is also dangerous.

As tooth decay progresses, bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream and cause inflammation in the blood vessels. If this inflammation continues, the blood vessel walls are damaged, making it easier for atherosclerosis to progress.

In fact, there are reports that people with cavities have a 40% increased risk of stroke, including cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and cerebral infarction.

To prevent stroke, we recommend that you have your blood drawn once a year, or once every six months if you have many relatives who have had a stroke or myocardial infarction. If the numbers are bad, you will be prescribed medicine, which can prevent cerebral infarction.

▼Jun Maruyama graduated from Gunma University School of Medicine. He worked at an advanced emergency center in Gunma Prefecture until 22 years. Then, he worked at a general hospital in Chiba Prefecture, where he concurrently served in the Department of Emergency General Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics.’ He has been working at a home health care center since 2012. Specialized in emergency medicine by the Japanese Association of Emergency Medicine. He is also a specialist in intensive care medicine of the Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine. He is also certified as an instructor of helicopter rescue service.