A United States-based Ghanaian registered nurse and regular guest on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide with DJ Nyaami has returned to share crucial health insights — this time focusing on strokes, mini-strokes, and their prevention.
In her previous interview, she addressed common health questions such as whether sugar, honey, and plantain are good for the body. Today, her attention turned to a more serious topic: stroke awareness.
She explained that a stroke occurs when the brain’s blood supply is interrupted, affecting certain parts of the brain. Symptoms may include:
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Difficulty speaking
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Numbness in parts of the body
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Dragging of the legs
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Facial drooping or a tilted mouth
She also touched on mini-strokes (also known as transient ischemic attacks), which are temporary interruptions in blood flow to the brain. These can be early warnings of a more serious stroke.
Risk Factors:
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Smoking
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Alcohol consumption
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High blood pressure
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Diabetes
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Stress and poor medication adherence
She stressed the importance of taking prescribed medications consistently. She recalled a tragic story of a man who lived alone, had high blood pressure, and missed his medication due to fatigue. He died in his sleep from a suspected stroke.
Prevention Tips:
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Regularly monitor and manage your blood pressure
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Avoid alcohol and smoking
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Exercise frequently
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Eat healthily
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Take medications as prescribed
She emphasized that stroke patients should be given liquid foods because of swallowing difficulties. She also warned against nosebleeds caused by injuries or pressure, as they may indicate issues with blood clotting.
Diet Notes:
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Eggs contain proteins that help repair damaged tissues
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Milk is rich in calcium, which aids in healing but can also cause clotting — this should be managed carefully in stroke patients
The nurse added a sensitive warning related to sexual activity and high blood pressure. She narrated a case of an overweight man with high blood pressure who died during $£x with a younger woman. She advised that people with high blood pressure should always take their medications before engaging in any physical or sexual activity, and if their pressure is high, they should avoid such acts entirely.
She concluded by advising everyone — especially the elderly — to carry a blood pressure machine regularly, even when going out for events like sports matches, as early detection can save lives.
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