Signs of stroke when exercising
When exercising, you need to be alert for a stroke if you see some symptoms:
- Dizziness, severe headache
- Loss of vision, double vision, loss of consciousness, difficulty waking up
- In some cases, the patient may die immediately
The above symptoms may occur while you are exercising or after exercising. You need to be alert and call emergency services immediately for timely treatment to avoid unfortunate consequences.
How to prevent stroke when playing sports
Warm up carefully
Warming up carefully and properly before exercising will help reduce injuries, help blood circulate better, and prevent the body from being overwhelmed when starting to exercise.
Choose the right time to exercise
People with high blood pressure should not exercise too early. Instead, choose a suitable time such as the afternoon or the end of the day.
Rest after exercise
After a workout session, you can restore the lost energy by adding mineral water, fruit juice, whey protein or having a snack…
Do not shower immediately after exercising
After exercising, rest for about 20 – 30 minutes before taking a shower. Do not bathe in water that is too hot or too cold because both can have a negative impact on blood vessels.
To prevent stroke, patients should control underlying diseases, especially hypertension. Diet changes are needed to control blood pressure such as limiting salt or sodium, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and saturated fat. Increase fruits and vegetables and exercise regularly.
With risk factors that cannot be self-identified such as cerebral vascular malformations, cerebral aneurysms, and brain tumors, everyone should have regular health check-ups and proactively screen for stroke. Indications such as CT scan, brain MRI, and DSA angiography can detect abnormalities in the brain early, allowing for timely intervention.
