Stroke caused by Stress

Stroke has previously been linked to an unhealthy diet and high blood pressure. But did you know that store caused by stress is possible? Although a stressful day will have no impact, research has shown that people suffering from long-term stroke caused by anxiety. In fact, a 2012 study, which is widely cited, revealed that those who experienced chronic stress, were four times likely to get stroke compared to those who didn’t.

What’s the link between stress and stroke?
Chronic stress has for long been associated with people who are, impatient, quick-tempered, hostile or aggressive. If such people experience long-term chronic stress, it aggravates some factors linked to stroke. These are high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, artery disease, among others.

Research has shown that chronic stress elevates cortisol (stress hormone). Cortisol, on the hand, leads to an increase in blood pressure by causing retention of salt. This now becomes the primary cause of stroke due to stress. In addition, chronic stress leads to an increase in blood sugar level, which potentially leads to high cholesterol and diabetes, thus increasing the risk factors.

Stroke caused by stress

There are only two types of stroke, but looking at how the stress affects the body blood pressure, it has been linked with hemorrhagic stroke.

• Hemorrhagic stroke–This kind of stroke occurs in the brain. It happens when the blood in the arteries is under pressure causing the walls of the artery to bulge. If this continues for a long time, the vessel raptures on the weakest spot causing the blood to leak. This denies the brain the nutrients and oxygen it requires to function causing a stroke.

Conclusion

In this era that we are living, it’s unlikely that one can live a stress-free life. The good thing is that intermittent high stress does not increase stroke risk. Persistent stress is dangerous and should be prevented to minimize the risk factors of stroke.