instruction: hello doctor I would like to know the causes of stroke and its prevention what are some of the causes of stroke what are some signs and symptoms how can you prevent a stroke could a lack of sleep or stress cause a stroke please suggest
output: hi there are major risk factors for stroke such as hypertension diabetes mellitus old age smoking alcohol obesity high cholesterol and family history of heart disease or stroke though there are many more rare causes of stroke common presentations are acute onset deviation of angle of the mouth change in voice weakness of hands arms legs and imbalance in walking though many more presentations can be there in stroke depending on which area of the brain gets affected stroke can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy food regular exercise keeping blood pressure be and sugar under control take regular medications as advised by a doctor lack of sleep and stress can lead to increased be impaired blood sugars and increased sympathetic response in the body which can be a risk factor for stroke if stroke is suspected rush the patient to the nearest hospital having it computed tomography and mri magnetic resonance imaging facility as soon as possible