Stroke
Defintion
A stroke is a condition that's caused when a blood vessel breaks or is blocked in the brain
How its caused
It's caused when blood flow to the brain is blocked for a few seconds or more. Strokes can also be caused when cholesterol deposits in blood vessels.
Signs and Symptoms
Weakness
Decreased sensation
Decreased vision
Not able to speak or understand speech
Memory loss
Loss of coordination
Facial paralysis
Numbness
Not able to move one side of body
First Aid Steps
You can't give first aid, so you have to get medical assistance. You'd need to get a medicine to thin blood and break up blood clots