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Stroke is [[paralysis]] of the body due to problem with [[blood]] supply to the [[brain]]. As [[blood]] supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It is caused by high blood pressure, smoking and stress.

A '''stroke''' is [[paralysis]] of the body due to a problem with [[blood]] supply to the [[brain]]. As the [[blood]] supply to the brain depends on a single arterial system, a blockage can result in paralysis of even one whole side of the body. It often occurs during conditions of high [[blood pressure]], [[smoking]], and [[stress]], but can occur for unrelated reasons as well.  As with many body ailments, strokes are more common in the elderly.

The [[Bible]] describes [[Jesus Christ]] curing what may have been a [[stroke]].  

The [[Bible]] describes [[Jesus Christ]] curing what may have been a [[stroke]].  

Matthew 8:6

Matthew 8:6

"Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering."

:"Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering."

Matthew 8:13

Matthew 8:13

Then Jesus said to the [[centurion]], "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.

:Then Jesus said to the [[centurion]], "Go! It will be done just as you believed it would." And his servant was healed at that very hour.

[[category:medicine]]

[[category:medicine]]