SYMPTOMS of CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE Stroke is one of the common causes of death today. Carotid Artery Disease leads to strokes, as carotid arteries block with regular deposits of fats and cholesterol in the blood stream. A warning stroke usually happens before your body experiences a full blown stroke, called the TIA or Transient Ischemic Attack. A stroke might happen when the arteries get blocked providing little or no blood supply to the brain, or if there is blood clots in the arteries. Another reason for a stroke can be a ruptured artery. Carotid Artery Disease can be detected with the help of an ultrasound scan of the neck that provides the technician with an image of the obstructed artery.
SYMPTOMS OF CAROTID ARTERY DISEASE This disease tends to show symptoms as it progresses. The symptoms usually go unnoticed and do not present themselves till the situation is serious. The symptoms that suddenly appear are •
Numbness and weakness that can extend to the hands from the face, usually affecting one side of the body.
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Sudden unexplained dizziness that results in loss of balance
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Loss of vision or blurry vision in one or both eyes
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Speech problems, or comprehension problems
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Severe headache.
It is extremely important that you keep a tab on your lifestyle and eating habits as this is the prime reason for carotid artery disease. If you have health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, sleep apnea or if any of your family has a history of strokes, make sure that you get yourself tested for carotid artery disease to avoid further health complications.