Stroke Symptoms - Nausea
As the third-leading cause of death in America, strokes affect arteries leading to and in the brain, and otherwise leave thousands partially or completely disabled. However, when defining a stroke, heat stroke must be considered, as many of the signs and symptoms of a neurological stroke also occur with a heat stroke--including death. Heat or neurological, strokes are medical emergencies, and immediate medical attention should be sought if the symptoms are evident.
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Identification
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With either scenario, neurological or heat stroke, victims can appear confused, weak, unresponsive or dizzy, and have difficulty maneuvering. Generally, nausea is not a symptom of a neurological stroke, rather a heat stroke or heart attack.
Symptoms
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Since nausea is primarily associated with heat stroke, it is important to recognize other symptoms can occur, such as high body temperature; red, hot, and dry skin; rapid, strong pulse; headache; dizziness; confusion and unconsciousness.
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Factors
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Heat strokes are more common in the elderly, children aged 4 and younger, overweight people and those who are ill, but they can affect anyone, as can neurological strokes.
Considerations
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According to the American Stroke Association, "someone in America suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every three to four minutes." Knowing your risk factors may prevent a stroke or save your life.
Prevention
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Healthy lifestyles go a long way in preventing strokes, so discuss options for lifestyle changes with your health care provider, and take precautions in the heat to avoid a heat-related stroke.
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