Mrs. Otobore Efeoghene, 68, was living a vivacious life in a sleepy community in Delta State. She had no premonition that she could be struck and knocked down by any illness. In September 2013, the farmer was visited by a stroke at the middle of the night.
Initially, her children and some of her family members took the illness for a spiritual attack. They ran helter-skelter seeking for a solution where it existed not, until it dawned on them that their mother was suffering from stroke.
According to experts, stroke is the disruption of oxygenated blood to the brain. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. When this happen, within minutes, brain cells begin to die. This could lead to partial or full paralysis in certain parts of the body.
No doubt, stroke is a medical emergency that is dreaded by all. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimise brain damage and potential complications. However, the good news is that strokes can be treated and prevented, and many fewer Americans die of stroke now than in the past. Read more
