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BRAIN  STROKE - Homoeopathy  

STROKE :-  Occurs when the blood supply to the brain is stopped. 

Symptoms:-

 One may have   Abrupt loss of Vision, Energy, Coordination, Sensation, Speech.  Weaknesses or Paralysis down one side of the body, Loss of  Balance. Sudden and Severe Headache followed rapidly by Loss of  Consciousness.

As brain must be continually supplied with blood through the arteries. If   the blood supply stops for some reason, the result is very serious.  Disruptions of blood flow to the brain are known as stroke.

There are two   types – (i) Cerebral Infarction  (ii)nd a Cerebral Haemorrhage.

A cerebral infarction occurs when an artery is blocked, halting the flow of   blood to the brain.   The second basic type of stroke is cerebral   haemorrhage which occurs when there is bleeding into the brain. As   blood flows into the brain, the build up of pressure results in agonising   headache, sometimes followed by loss of consciousness. 

Depending on where the brain has been damaged and how badly it has   been affected, the patient usually   recovers but they may have a physical   weakness as a result of the stroke. 

Causes :-  

A cerebral infarction occurs as a result of a blocked artery. The arteries become  blocked over the   years  and this produces slow blood flow to the brain.  

Cerebral haemorrhages usually occur as a result of weak arteries or   aneurisms in the brain that rupture.  High blood pressure is the cause of    weak arteries in most cases. 

How to prevent:-

Prevent  High blood pressure, High cholesterol, a Sedentary   Lifestyle, Obesity,   the abuse of stimulant drugs such as amphetamines, smoking, use of birth-control pills,   and stress.   

Treatment :-   

Patients  of stroke should be  hospitalised and given the appropriate medication. 

Alternative/Natural Treatments :- 

Alternative treatments can be marvellous adjuncts to conventional treatments with stroke patients. Several techniques can help restore mobility, circulation, and ease other symptoms associated with stroke.  e. g. massage.

Homoeopathy :-

Homoeopathy has a very effective role in treating the cases of Stroke and Paralysis. I ‘ve number of cases     treated successfully with Homoeopathy. Physiotherapy as an accessory therapy is also very helpful to be used . Remedies like  Belladonna, Arnica , Causticum, Natrum Sulf etc.  has given wonderful results. 

Lifestyle :- 

It is vital that you commence regular aerobic exercise - swimming, walking or anything safe and gentle  that   you feel comfortable with.People at high risk for stroke should not smoke and should eat a low-fat diet and not take contraceptive pills.

Diet  :-

To prevent strokes, your diet should be rich potassium, magnesium, vitamin E, and the essential fatty acids   contained in fish oils. Some studies suggest that selenium may also protect against stroke. Fresh fruit and   vegetables.

Eat a low fat, salt and cholesterol diet, exercise regularly; keep to your ideal weight; monitoring blood

pressure and cholesterol levels; and do not smoke.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.

Patients with stroke needs careful  handling cases may take long time to recover , first 48 – 72 hrs are very crucial which decides the fate of the patient. Awareness regarding the factors predesposing Stroke can minimize the occurrences and if at all it occurs timely treatment can safe gaurd the fatal casualty.

Dr.A.K.Gupta
DHMS(Dli),MIHL(Geneva),
MGN(Med.)PH,PG(London)
HOMOEOPATHIC CONSULTANT
Recepient –“ International Dr. Hahnemann Award of the Millennium”
Director- OVIHAMS (Om-Vidya Instituteof Homoeopathy & Allied Medical Sciences)
F-85,Bali Nagar ,N.D – 110015.
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