Customer question:
Can a stroke happen again? Anonymous customer>'s question
Pharmacist's answer:
Yes, a stroke can happen again. People who have had a stroke before have a higher risk of having one again compared to people who have never had one. However, there are measures to reduce the risk of a repeat stroke.
Some of these measures include:
- Risk factor management: Controlling factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, weight, and smoking can help reduce the risk of having another stroke.
- Healthy lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular physical activity, limited alcohol consumption, and smoking cessation is critical to reducing the risk of recurrent stroke. Cap.
- Medications: Sometimes, medicines are prescribed to control risk factors, such as anticoagulants to prevent blood clots or medicines to control high blood pressure.
- Health monitoring: regular medical examinations and health monitoring allow you to stay aware of potential risk factors and take measures to control them.
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