Doctor Kayode Sotonwa Shares Information on Preventing Strokes
Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) May 28, 2015 -- It is essential that individuals know about health risks that they could face on a daily basis, and that is why Doctor Kayode Sotonwa, a knowledgeable board certified physician of internal medicine, enjoys sharing his knowledge of different health conditions with the public. When people have this knowledge, it can help them stay fit, avoid health risks, and better manage existing conditions that they may have. Here, Dr. Sotonwa would like to share some information on strokes, their causes, and how they can impact the lives of individuals who may suffer from one.
First, Doctor Kayode Sotonwa reminds individuals that there are two major types of strokes. One type is caused by bleeding into the brain which can harm brain tissue. The other more common type of stroke is caused by the blockage of an artery, which starves the brain of needed nutrients and oxygen from the blood that should come through that artery. About 85% of strokes are caused by a blocked artery, while closer to 15% are caused by bleeding in the brain. In both stroke cases, there are signs that a doctor may be able to find during preemptive screenings to help prevent the stroke. For example, if there is a major artery that is constricted by cholesterol, doctors can often hear a sound called a bruit by listening with a stethoscope. This will alert the physician that an ultrasound needs to be conducted to find out if there is a blockage. Additionally, doctors can proactively treat other conditions that could lead to stroke, such as high blood pressure which is a common trigger for strokes caused by bleeding in the brain, lowering the risks of stroke through the treatment.
Doctor Kayode Sotonwa reminds patients that if they have conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or an irregular heartbeat, that they could be at a higher risk of stroke and must discuss how to best manage these conditions with their doctors. He would also like to remind individuals that there are some symptoms of strokes that they should be aware of, such as confusion, headache, weakness on one side of the face, body, or in the limbs, and trouble speaking or understanding spoken words. These could all be signs of stroke and should be acted on immediately if an individual notices these in themselves or someone they know. Acting fast when seeing these symptoms could save a life and prevent further brain damage.
When individuals want information on important medical issues, they can depend on guidance from an expert such as board certified internist, Doctor Kayode Sotonwa. Doctor Sotonwa has over 25 years of experience in the field of internal medicine, both as a practicing doctor and as a researcher and scholar of medicine. His experiences, which include studying and lecturing all over the world, have given him a vast knowledge which he endeavors to share with others and he uses to inspire young minds to make their mark on the world of health and medicine. To learn more visit http://drkayodesotonwa.com/
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