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Stroke (Sakta)

Stroke (Sakta) In this condition, the patient suddenly loses all sensory perception and movement, and lies unconscious like a dead body. This represents an extreme state of rigidity and stagnation. In this condition, excessive moisture and phlegm accumulate and solidify inside and around the brain, leading to a complet

Overview

Stroke (Sakta) In this condition, the patient suddenly loses all sensory perception and movement, and lies unconscious like a dead body. This represents an extreme state of rigidity and stagnation. In this condition, excessive moisture and phlegm accumulate and solidify inside and around the brain, leading to a complete obstruction (severe blockage). Along with this, blood pressure may also increase, and sometimes paralysis (hemiplegia or complete paralysis) may also occur.

Symptoms

  • The patient lies completely like a dead body. appearing unconscious and does not regain consciousness even when attempts are made to wake them.
  • The hands and feet become cold. The eyes appear fixed and glazed. And the teeth remain clenched
  • If the attack is slightly less severe; breathing may be seen as labored and difficult.
  • Foam appears in the mouth.
  • There may be some sensation of movement in the heart.
  • Urine and stool may pass involuntarily without the patient’s awareness.
  • The pupils become dilated and remain motionless and unresponsive.

Causes

  • Excessive cold and moist phlegm
  • Head injury
  • Shock
  • Hair loss of the head
  • Psychological effects

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