Table of contents:
- Robby Tumewu suffered two strokes three years later
- Have had a stroke before, risk of getting it again
- Lifestyle influences the risk of stroke recurrence
- Watch for symptoms of a second stroke
- How to prevent a second stroke
- 1. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol
- 2. Maintain blood pressure and cholesterol
- 3. Take medication regularly
- 4. Manage other diseases you have
- 5. Eat healthy and exercise
Not yet recovering from the news of Torro Margens' return, the Indonesian entertainment world was again shocked by the sad news from fellow senior actor Robby Tumewu. Robby, whose name is also fragrant as a well-known Indonesian fashion designer, was reported to have died at the age of 65 due to a stroke on Monday (14/1) in the morning.
Robby Tumewu suffered two strokes three years later
Robby is known to have had his first stroke in 2010 in the middle of shooting a television show.
Three years later, a stroke struck Robby again in 2013 and resulted in a cerebral hemorrhage seeping up to both sides of the brain. Previously, bleeding only occurred on the left side of the brain.
It was the second stroke that made the ex-Lenong Rumpi condition weaker and eventually had to undergo surgery to suck up excess fluid in the brain.
Have had a stroke before, risk of getting it again
A stroke occurs when the supply of oxygenated blood to the brain is blocked so that brain cells slowly die.
Citing a media release published by WebMD, people who have had a stroke once actually have a 7-fold higher risk of experiencing a second stroke in the next 5 years. This risk still haunts stroke survivors who do not experience any complications after the first attack. Why?
Treatment for stroke is basically only intended to save the brain cells and body functions that can still be saved. Brain cell death that has occurred as a result of a stroke cannot be cured, repaired, or brought back to life as before.
A second stroke is also generally more violent, so there is a greater risk of death or permanent disability. This is because parts of the brain that have had a stroke are not really recovering or not as strong as before. So when the brain clogs up again, the impact will be even worse.
Lifestyle influences the risk of stroke recurrence
Apart from the nature of the disease, the risk of developing a second stroke may also be influenced by the treatment of the first stroke that did not go as well as expected. This was said by Prof. dr. Teguh Ranakusuma, SpS (K) a neurologist at RSCM, quoted from the Detik Health page.
The risk of a second stroke can appear to be influenced by lifestyle factors that the patient is living after recovering from the first stroke.
Watch for symptoms of a second stroke
Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke is tricky, even if you've experienced it before.
But generally, be aware of the signs and symptoms of a stroke by remembering the slogan "IMMEDIATELY TO RS”
- Senyum tilted, oblique; left and right sides of the mouth when the smile is not parallel.
- Gebody shelves are suddenly uncoordinated; difficulty grasping objects or difficulty walking; suddenly fell
- Bicarapelo; suddenly slurred; difficulty speaking; speak incoherently; it is difficult to understand people talking.
- Tobass (sensation of numbness) or sudden weakness on the half of the face, arms, or legs.
- Rshingles, either one eye or both.
- Ssevere headache or dizziness that appears suddenly for no apparent reason.
How to prevent a second stroke
The second stroke attack is the biggest cause of death for stroke survivors. However, 80% of the risk of recurrent stroke can be prevented with a combination of lifestyle changes and proper medical care.
1. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol
Cigarettes and alcohol narrow the blood vessels in the brain. Stroke survivors who were still actively smoking and drinking alcohol had twice the risk of experiencing a second stroke than those who did not.
2. Maintain blood pressure and cholesterol
Hypertension and high cholesterol are the main risk factors for stroke. People with hypertension have a 1.5-fold risk of having recurrent strokes. Apart from the risk of recurring strokes, these two problems also increase your risk of developing heart disease.
Cholesterol buildup in brain blood vessels can block blood flow to brain cells. High blood pressure in the brain causes blood vessels to burst and results in hemorrhagic strokes.
3. Take medication regularly
Take cholesterol or blood pressure-lowering drugs according to doctor's instructions.
Most people stop their dose of medication within 3 months of being prescribed it. In fact, the first 90 days after a stroke occurs is the time span of the appearance of the second most risky stroke.
Therefore, it is important for stroke survivors to continue taking medication regularly even though they feel better. Do not reduce or stop the dose without your doctor knowing.
4. Manage other diseases you have
If you've had a stroke and also have diabetes or heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation), your risk of having a second stroke can be up to 4-5 times that of other people who don't.
Talk to your doctor further about the treatment of diseases and other conditions that you have so as not to hinder the course of stroke therapy.
5. Eat healthy and exercise
Regular exercise and healthy eating can help you restore brain function while reducing the risk of recurrent strokes.
Avoid foods that are high in salt, trans fat, and high cholesterol. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy brain, heart and blood vessels.
