India, Sept. 3 -- A stroke is a medical emergency that takes place when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, causing brain cells to die. It is a very serious condition that requires a person to get immediate medical assistance.

However, in real life, there is not likely to be a doctor around every time a person experiences a stroke. Taking to Instagram on August 30, neurologist Dr Rahul Chawla shared five mistakes to avoid in such situations that can make treatment and recovery more difficult.

A stroke, no matter how minor, is a serious medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Waiting for the symptoms to resolve on their own is a serious mistake that one can make in such a situation....