Hyderabad, Oct. 28 -- Brain stroke cases are increasingly being reported among younger and middle-aged people, underscoring the need for greater awareness of risk factors and early symptoms, a senior neurologist at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, said on Wednesday.
Dr K S V Surya Teja Reddy, Chief Consultant and Interventional Neuroradiologist, said around 15 stroke patients were seen in the hospital's outpatient department every month, including a considerable number of middle-aged individuals.
Ahead of World Stroke Day on October 29, he stressed that prompt recognition of symptoms and immediate medical attention were crucial to prevent brain damage and reduce the risk of long-term disability.
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