A STROKE occurs when blood supply to the brain is cut off. It is an incredibly dangerous condition that, if not treated quickly, can have permanent and long-lasting consequences. Recent research has found some anti-nausea drugs may increase the risk of the condition.

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Emmerdale: Zoë Henry on April’s reaction to Marlon’s strokennnnnnnnnnnn0 seconds of 56 secondsVolume 0{d5295ea87e68eb0e5a5d8c61923c2be42e4927391e615ed3d767cbe4c3eec0bd}nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnSign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBEnWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More infonAn ischaemic stroke is the most common type of stroke. The NHS says they occur “when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain”. The NHS elaborated: “These blood clots typically form in areas where the arteries have been narrowed or blocked over time by fatty deposits known as plaques.” This is a process known as atherosclerosis. Reducing the risk of stroke is important given the potentially serious consequences.nRELATED ARTICLES

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nA new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found some anti-nausea and anti-vomiting medications may triple the risk of strokes.nThe study concluded: “Using French nationwide exhaustive reimbursement data, this self-controlled study reported an increased risk of ischaemic stroke with recent ADA (antidopaminergic antiemetic) use.n“This risk appeared to be higher in the first days of ADA use.n“All ADAs were associated with an increased risk, the highest increase being found for metopimazine and metoclopramide.”nREAD MORE: Muhammad Ali: Boxing legend’s ‘extreme’ septic shock explainednnnA new study has linked ADAs to a risk of strokes. (Image: Getty Images)nADAs is the short name for the drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.nnSpeaking about the results, Dr Anne Benard-Laribere said: “The publication raises a strong signal associating the use of antiemetics to an increased risk of ischaemic stroken“Right now, as this is the first study evidencing such risk, replication will be needed to confirm and strengthen the already robust findings, and ideally provide complementary information on mechanisms and risk factors.”nDr Benard Laribiere added: “The design we used allows self-controlling for most of [the] confounding — as the [participant] is [their] own control, so the results cannot be affected by any differences across compared [participants] in terms of genetics, for instance.”nnDON’T MISSnBritons struck down by four illnesses sweeping across UK [INSIGHT]nCeline Dion health: Star cancelled 16 shows due to spasms [INSIGHT]nDr Luisa on the promise of medical cannabis for treating mental health [INSIGHT]nnnTRENDING

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nThe symptoms of a stroke can best be summarised in one acronym, F.A.S.T.nThey stand for Face, Arms, Speech, and Time.nFacenIf someone is having a stroke their face may have dropped on one side, they may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.nnnA stroke can strike at any time. (Image: Getty Images)nREAD MORE

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nArmsnThey may not be able to lift their arms or keep them there.nSpeechnTheir speech may be slurred, they may not be able to talk, or they may have problems understanding what people are saying to them.nnRELATED ARTICLES

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nnHeart attacks are another condition to be on the look out for in others. (Image: Daily Express)nTimennIf someone is suffering stroke 999 needs to be called as soon as possible.nThe faster a person receives treatment the more any damage can be mitigated.nnRemember, if someone is suffering a stroke it is time to act F.A.S.T