Can finger pricking cure stroke?

Stroke victims can use sharp objects to prick their fingertips and toes and squeeze out blood to regain consciousness. Is this method effective? (Tung, 29 years old, Hanoi ).

Reply:

This is a very wrong concept. Injecting hands and feet leads to the risk of tetanus, infection, the most dangerous is that the patient delays going to the hospital for treatment, causing serious sequelae that are difficult to recover.

When someone has a stroke, people should transfer the patient to a medical facility that can treat strokes as soon as possible to avoid regrets later.

Remember the FAST rule to recognize someone showing signs of a stroke.

Face: The face has unusual signs such as crooked smile and visual disturbances.

Arm (Arm): Arms and legs are tired and difficult to move.

Speech: Slurred speech, unclear words, unable to express oneself.

Time: You need to call an ambulance as soon as possible. When you see someone with at least one of the three symptoms above (facial droop, limb weakness, difficulty speaking), think of a stroke and call an ambulance immediately without delay.

Absolutely do not rub hot oil, scrape, cut or worship, or apply folk methods such as stabbing needles into fingers and earlobes.

People with high blood pressure need to control their blood pressure well, eat lots of vegetables. Do not use stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, and have a proper diet. Exercise to increase resistance and have regular check-ups to prevent disease.

Dr. Hoang Tien Trong Nghia
Head of Department of Neurology, Military Hospital 175

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