HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Increases The Chances Of A Stroke?

Posted on Mon, 1 Jun 2015

Question: am i at risk for a stroke?
im 6'1" 193lbs
don't smoke cigs, hardly ever drink but
i tried some drugs recently, and was concenred if i did them again if i would likely have a stroke

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Certain drugs can be related to stroke.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Stroke risk is related directly to high blood pressure, smoking.

Stroke in young people in a number of cases is related to Cocain use, other drugs are less accused.

Drugs abuse is a bad habit not only related to stroke, but STD, dependence, and heart attack.

I recommend you to stay away from drugs.

Hope this helps. Keep staying healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (8 minutes later)

Thanks. I wanted to know if someone uses cocaine in various forms a hand full of times will I have a stroke. Are the chances high etc?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
All forms of Cocain use are related to stroke.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

All Cocain forms of use are related to stroke risk.

The risk developing stroke is not very high,
but still exists.

There are other Cocain use associated risks more evident, and I mentioned them before.

Hope I helped you. If you have further questions feel free to ask, if not, you can can close the conversation and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad