Professor warns of rising stroke cases in Senegal due to lifestyle and diet
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Professor Ngor Side Diagne, a research professor in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Fann Hospital, has issued a warning about the alarming increase in stroke cases in Senegal. Speaking during April, a month dedicated to stroke awareness, Professor Diagne highlighted the significant role of lifestyle, particularly dietary habits, in this trend. He explained that a stroke occurs due to a sudden disruption of blood flow to the brain, caused by either an obstruction or rupture of blood vessels. Key warning signs include sudden paralysis, speech difficulties, vision loss, or severe headaches. Professor Diagne emphasized that diet is a central factor, with excessive salt intake contributing to high blood pressure, sugar to diabetes, and fats to high cholesterol. Local habits, such as high sugar consumption in beverages and the intensive use of salt-rich bouillons, exacerbate the situation. Other contributing factors include tobacco, alcohol, and a sedentary lifestyle. He stressed that stroke is an absolute medical emergency, where every minute is critical. Diagnosis relies on brain imaging like CT scans or MRIs, and treatments such as thrombolysis are only effective within a very short window after symptom onset. Beyond health consequences, Professor Diagne noted the significant social impact of stroke, leading to severe sequelae, loss of autonomy, professional difficulties, and isolation, which can profoundly disrupt family and social balance. He called for collective awar
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