Recently, there has been a change in the information community regarding the handling of stroke symptoms, starting with the method of pricking the fingertips using a needle. is this method correct? not true. even the pain response from needling can elevate blood pressure and risk worsening the stroke. said neurologist Dr. FK Unika Atma Jaya Dr. dr. Yuda Turana, Sp.S told Antara News in Jakarta, Thursday. Confirmation that this method is not appropriate was also expressed by a cardiologist at Harapan Kita Hospital, dr. dicky armein hanafy, SpJP(K), FIHA. he even said this way is useless it's totally useless. there is a risk of infection, especially if the needle is not sterile or clean. "Instead of providing first aid at home, these two doctors recommend that we immediately take the patient to the hospital to get help immediately," he said. The family must immediately take them to the hospital, said Yuda. A similar statement was also conveyed by a cardiologist from Harapan Kita Hospital, dr. Siska S. Danny, SpJP. He explained that the cause of stroke comes from two things, namely bleeding in the brain or blockage of brain blood vessels, so the therapy must be based on the cause. Finger pricking using a needle is not one of the recommended ways. Stroke blockage therapy is blood thinning drugs. And conversely bleeding strokes should not be given blood thinners. The first action that must be taken for a patient suspected of having a stroke is to be taken to the hospital and confirm the type of stroke. So there is no place for finger pricking, he said in an e-mail. Some of the recognizable signs include sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, difficulty walking or speaking, dizziness and slurred speech. Health experts agree that stroke can be prevented, one of which is by adopting a healthy lifestyle. As reported by the Medical Daily at least there are a number of ways you can do to get rid of a stroke. First, stop smoking. In addition to stroke, smoking is also associated with a number of health problems such as cancer, heart disease and others. This habit can increase triglycerides in the blood, lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL), damage the lining of the blood stream and block blood flow. Second, exercise regularly. A study found, walking two hours per day can reduce women's risk of suffering a stroke by about 50 percent. Moreover, being active in physical activity can improve cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure -- both of which are closely related to stroke risk. Third, maintain weight. healthy because it is associated with the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Therefore, maintain your ideal body weight. In addition, eating healthy foods and keeping yourself relaxed is also another effort to get rid of the risk of having a stroke. Besides that, eating healthy foods and keeping yourself relaxed is also another effort to get rid of it. -Remote the risk of having a stroke