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Signs Of Stroke – Know What To Look Out For
Knowing the signs of stroke could help save a life. Although some factors are hereditary which can not be changed those that are at risk due to lifestyle or their environment can reduce the risk of having a stroke by changing certain aspects of their life.
Most people assume that having a stroke is more common in older adults however there is also a large percentage of people under 65 who are at risk of a stroke. The risk of having a stroke increases if a parent, grandparent, brother or sister has had a stroke.
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React Fast to Signs of Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to remind everyone of the need to get immediate help if someone you know is experiencing symptoms of stroke. If an individual is having a stroke, it is very possible that they will not recognize that they are which makes it even more critical that those around them are aware of the signs and take urgent action.
Stroke can happen to anyone and can occur at any age. According to the Stroke Awareness Foundation, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and almost 25% of strokes affect people under the age of 65.
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Taking Your Acid Reflux Medicine
Taking your acid reflux heartburn medicine on a regular basis in accordance with the prescription is important. Recently I had lunch with my church pastor and he was suffering from relatively severe heartburn symptoms. He also indicated that he was no longer taking his prescribed acid reflux heartburn medicine. When I asked him why he said that he was taking the medicine but he started to feel better so he quit taking it. He is very typical of many acid reflux suffers who frequently stop taking them medicine or only take it when the heartburn symptoms appear. This on again and off again method of treating your acid reflux disease can lead to a more serious condition.
Untreated or incorrectly treated acid reflux heartburn can lead to a more serious condition such as gastoesophageal reflux disease or GERD. In fact my pastor was already starting to have some of the symptoms GERD as a result of not correctly taking his medications. He also related that another pastor of a nearby church was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus and his prognosis was very guarded. Apparently he was also not taking his medications according his doctors orders over the past several years. Many people just do not like to take any kind of medication and as soon as the symptoms of their medical condition improve they quit taking their medicine. In addition they never bother to inform their physician of their decision until the condition become so serious that they need more intensive treatment options.
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