Brain Blood Clot: The problem of blood clot has come to light in the brain of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli. This is a serious condition, which can be fatal if not treated on time. Brain blood clot, which is considered the main cause of stroke, has become a major cause of deaths in India.
According to the Indian Stroke Association, every year 12-13 lakh people become victims of stroke in the country. Amidst the increasing cases of blood clot problem, it is important to know why blood clots form in the brain, what are its symptoms, and how it can be prevented.
Health experts say that when a blood clot accumulates in any part of the brain, the blood flow in that part stops. Due to this, oxygen and nutrients are not able to reach, due to which the cells can get damaged. This condition affects the brain's ability to function and in many cases causes stroke. If timely treatment is not received, this condition can prove fatal.
Symptoms of a blood clot in the brain include drooping of any part of the face, difficulty speaking, blurred vision, weakness or paralysis in any part of the body, and severe headache accompanied by vomiting. These symptoms can point towards any serious condition, ignoring which can be dangerous.
The main causes of blood clot formation include increasing age, high blood pressure, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, diabetes, high cholesterol and family history of heart diseases. All these factors weaken the blood vessels, which increases the risk of blood clot formation.
Blood clots can be treated with blood thinning medicines. In serious cases, the help of surgery is taken. To prevent this, it is important to adopt a healthy lifestyle, take a balanced diet, do regular exercise and avoid stress. Not smoking and consuming alcohol also helps in avoiding blood clots.
