Contributing Factors in a Stroke

Perhaps considered one of the most dangerous health concerns faced by a wide range of individuals, a stroke can reduce a person's brain functionality to distinctly low levels, potentially contributing to the death of that individual if severe enough. As blood does not reach the brain, cells begin to lose the ability to sustain themselves, in turn destroying some of the basic functions of the brain. This becomes apparent in stroke symptoms, including the characteristic slurred speech and compromised motor skills. To fight this condition, contributing factors become important to prevention methods.

Some of the most common contributions to strokes are a person's addictions. In particular, smoking and alcohol present dangers to the health of the user. With unhealthy behaviors such as over-consumption of alcohol, a person increases the possibility of a serious blood-related problem, which explains the clots or hemorrhaging that cause strokes. In addition to these issues, drastically poor dieting and lack of proper nutrition play a role in clot formation.

These unhealthy consumption issues may be complicated with a lack of physical exercise. As obesity factors into the possibility of a stroke, the underlying causes attached to weight problems can manifest not only in heart problems, but may also contribute to clots elsewhere in the body, namely in the brain. Although weight reduction has not necessarily been proven to reduce the chance of a stroke, most studies verify that weight, alcohol consumption, smoking, and dietary habits all do contribute to the event of stroke.

In addition to these concerns, drugs can often be the major cause for a stroke. Illegal drugs can severely damage the body, particularly ruining the body's ability to manage its own circulatory system. In addition to illegal drug use, some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may add to the possibility of a stroke.

For more information regarding the causes of stroke and how a negligent treatment process can contribute to this health problem, contact a medical malpractice attorney.

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