Stroke is a serious medical condition that requires immediate treatment. A common cause of stroke is the rupture of blood vessels in the brain. But besides that, there are causes and other factors that can trigger a stroke. Stroke is one of the highest causes of death and disability in Indonesia. Stroke occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked due to blockage or rupture of blood vessels, resulting in the death of cells in some areas of the brain. Understanding the Causes of Stroke Based on the cause, there are two types of strokes that you need to know, namely: Ischemic stroke Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs when the arteries that carry blood and oxygen to the brain are blocked. Arterial blood vessels can naturally be narrowed with age. However, there are several conditions that speed up the blockage process, including: Diabetes Obesity Chronic kidney disease Atherosclerosis Atrial fibrillation Arterial dissection Hemor...
Hypothyroidism in children should not be considered trivial. Because, if you do not get treatment as early as possible, hypothyroidism can cause growth and development problems in children. Hypothyroidism or hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland is less active in producing hormones. As a result, hormone levels in the body become less. Lack of thyroid hormone levels can be experienced by everyone, including children. Causes of Hypothyroidism in Children Hypothyroidism in children is often caused by disorders of the immune system that make immune cells attack the thyroid gland and cause disruption of the function of this gland in producing hormones. One of them is Hashimoto's disease. Hashimoto's disease can be experienced by anyone, including children, the symptoms will develop from year to year and cause chronic damage to the thyroid gland. In addition, hypothyroidism in children can also be triggered by a number of other factors, such as: 1. Family history of hyp...