The doctor named the main causes of stroke and risk factors

The causes of a stroke are often either a blockage of a vessel or its rupture - in both cases, the flow of blood to the brain is disrupted, Alexander Umnov, a senior lecturer in the Department of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine of the State University of Education, told Lenta.ru.

The doctor said that a key risk factor for stroke is uncontrolled blood pressure. As an example, he cited cases where people either do not monitor it at all, or, having noticed an increase, limit themselves to a one-time medication and forget about the problem. Also, according to him, excess sugar in the diet seriously harms blood vessels.

“Until relatively recently, sugar was considered a luxury and was rare, which is why diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis were much less common. Today, sugar is present in almost every product, so it is important to consciously limit sweets and treats. The risk increases even more with a sedentary lifestyle; lack of activity impairs blood circulation, disrupts metabolism and contributes to the development of diabetes, obesity and hypertension,” Umnov said.

Also, according to him, an unbalanced diet leading to obesity is no less dangerous. This, in turn, creates additional stress on the heart, increases blood pressure and increases the risk of stroke, Umnov explained. At the same time, it is also dangerous to suddenly change your lifestyle in order to quickly lose weight: a sudden start in sports programs can also seriously harm your health.