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My husband had astroke almost 4 wks. ago and he is a wino and also smokes a packe a day. My sister is a nurse a city a way and I called her ASAP and she told me if he didn t stop smoking and drinking he would have another stroke...DUH! We have NO insurance and I have Medicare disabilabity-seizures and bipolar, but managing well.... We will both be 62 in Nov. ane plans to file for SS(if thereis any and this would make him OK for MMed-Dis.if he is still alive!! We live outside a town of 4000 people, left before Harvey and the nearest hosp. are Bryan-College-Station...I am so confused about what to do!?!?!?!?!
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Certain risk factors can increase the chances of having a stroke. Eating habits, physical activity, smoking and drinking are examples of lifestyle stroke risk factors. Smoking and consumption of alcohol should be strictly stopped. Consuming healthy foods and moderate physical activity should be encouraged. High blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, diabetes and circulation problems are all medical risk factors for stroke and needs to be controlled by means of medications and proper follow-up. Kindly educate and counsel your husband regarding the importance of doing these things, which will help to prevent the disorder.
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How Can A Stroke Be Prevented?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Certain risk factors can increase the chances of having a stroke. Eating habits, physical activity, smoking and drinking are examples of lifestyle stroke risk factors. Smoking and consumption of alcohol should be strictly stopped. Consuming healthy foods and moderate physical activity should be encouraged. High blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, diabetes and circulation problems are all medical risk factors for stroke and needs to be controlled by means of medications and proper follow-up. Kindly educate and counsel your husband regarding the importance of doing these things, which will help to prevent the disorder. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.