Mithun Chakraborty Diagnosed With Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke; Signs And Symptoms Of The Condition

mithun chakraborty diagnosed with ischemic cerebrovascular stroke; signs and symptoms of the condition

Mithun Chakraborty was hospitalised at an emergency unit in Kolkata on Saturday, February 10. The actor complained of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. The hospital where Chakraborty was admitted issued a medical bulletin, updating everyone on his condition.

“Shri Mithun Chakraborty (73), National Award-winning actor, was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, around 9.40 am with complaints of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. Necessary laboratory and radiology investigations were carried out including an MRI of the brain. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed soft diet. Shri Chakraborty is being further evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and a gastroenterologist,” read the statement from Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals.

What is Ischemic Cerebrovascular Stroke?

An ischemic cerebrovascular stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. Brain cells begin to die in minutes. The condition can be extremely fatal. Mayo Clinic says, “It’s crucial to get medical treatment right away. Getting emergency medical help quickly can reduce brain damage and other stroke complications.”

It is important to recognise the warning signs of stroke so as to seek early treatment. Here’s how you can spot the signs FAST;

• F is for face. Ask the person to smile. Look for a droop on one or both sides of their face, which is a sign of muscle weakness or paralysis.
• A is for arm. A person having a stroke often has muscle weakness on one side. Ask them to raise their arms. If they have a one-sided weakness (and didn’t have it before), one arm will stay higher while the other will sag and drop downward.
• S is for speech. Strokes often cause a person to lose their ability to speak. They might slur their speech or have trouble choosing the right words.
• T is for time. Time is critical, so don’t wait to get help! If possible, look at your watch or a clock and remember when symptoms start. Telling a healthcare provider when symptoms started can help the provider know what treatment options are best for you.

Signs and Symptoms of Ischemic Stroke

A person who suffers a stroke might show one or more of these signs, according to Cleveland Clinic.

• One-sided weakness or paralysis
• Aphasia (difficulty with or loss of speaking ability)
• Slurred or garbled speaking (dysarthria)
• Loss of muscle control on one side of your face or facial droop
• Sudden loss — either partial or total — of one or more senses (vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch)
• Blurred or double vision (diplopia)
• Loss of coordination or clumsiness (ataxia)
• Dizziness or vertigo
• Nausea and vomiting
• Neck stiffness
• Emotional instability and personality changes
• Confusion or agitation
• Memory loss (amnesia)
• Headaches (usually sudden and severe)
• Passing out or fainting
• Coma