BREAKING: Few days after Mampitsha & L’vovo suffered stroke now DJ Kotini aslo suffered a stroke. I am writing this with a heavy heart because DJ Kotini was also admitted to the hospital after suffering a stroke. Now, this is starting to sound like something out of a horror movie! There is clearly something wrong with this picture, as within a span of just two weeks, three artists from the region of KZN have suffered a stroke.

 

We learned about Mampintsha’s hospitalization a week ago after receiving the news that he had suffered a mild stroke. He was hospitalized for a few days before passing away on December 24, leaving behind his son Sponge Wodumo and his wife Babes Wodumo. He had been hospitalized for a few days.

DJ Kotini hospitalized after suffering a stroke
One of Mampinstha’s closest friends, L’vovo, also suffered from a stroke the day before he passed away and was hospitalized because of it. On Saturday, December 24, Derrango Records provided confirmation of this information.

It has been reported that he is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital and that his condition is said to be stable. During this trying time, L’vovo’s family has asked that they be given some space and privacy.

Then, more recently, it was disclosed that DJ Kotini, whose real name is Siyabonga Zikode, also experienced a stroke. Tzozo, who was asked to confirm who is the second artist that suffered from a stroke, spoke to the media outside of Mampintsha’s home and confirmed the news. Mampintsha was the second artist to suffer from a stroke.

Tzozo remarked, “It is none other than our very own DJ Kotini. We are relieved to hear that he has been released from the hospital in Joburg, where he had been staying. Yesterday he arrived back in KZN; he is still ill but otherwise in good health. And L’vovo I want to reassure South Africa that L’vovo is doing well and that he is currently being cared for by medical professionals at the hospital. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Leading Risk Factors for Stroke
A stroke occurs when there is a disruption in the blood supply to a portion of the brain. Within minutes, brain cells will begin to die if they do not receive oxygen from the blood. Learn about the things that can increase your risk of having a stroke so that you can take steps to protect yourself from having one.

Types
There are primarily two ways in which a person can suffer a stroke: either something stops the flow of blood to the brain or something causes bleeding in the brain.

Stroke caused by ischemia. Eight out of every ten strokes are caused by a blockage in a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. It can occur when fatty deposits in the arteries break off and travel to the brain, or when a blood clot forms in the brain as a result of poor blood flow caused by an irregular heartbeat.

Stroke caused by bleeding. However, the consequences can be much more severe than those of an ischemic stroke. Either a blood vessel in your brain swells to an abnormal size and bursts, or a weaker one begins to leak blood. This type of stroke can be caused by both uncontrolled high blood pressure and taking excessive amounts of medication to thin the blood.

A transient ischemic attack is something that can happen to certain individuals (TIA). This so-called “mini-stroke” was brought on by a momentary blockage. Although it does not cause permanent brain damage, there is an increased risk of having a full-blown stroke as a result of it.

Causes
You can receive treatment for certain conditions that increase your risk of having a stroke. Other factors that put you in danger cannot be altered, including the following:

Elevated levels of blood pressure. Your physician might refer to it as hypertension. It is by far the most common cause of strokes. Your doctor will discuss treatment options with you if your blood pressure is consistently at or above 130/80 on a regular basis.

Tobacco. It raises your risk of having a stroke if you smoke it or chew it. The use of nicotine can cause an increase in blood pressure. The primary blood vessel in your neck can become clogged with fatty deposits as a result of smoking cigarettes. Additionally, it causes your blood to become more viscous and increases the likelihood that it will clot. Even passive smoking can have an effect on you.

Coronary artery disease This condition manifests itself in faulty heart valves in addition to atrial fibrillation, also known as an irregular heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation is responsible for one-fourth of all strokes that occur in people who are very elderly. Fatty deposits are another potential cause of artery blockage in the body.

Diabetes. Those who suffer from it frequently also have high blood pressure and have an increased risk of being overweight. Both of these factors increase the risk of having a stroke. Diabetes damages your blood vessels, which makes a stroke more likely. If you have a stroke while your blood sugar levels are high, the severity of the damage to your brain will be significantly increased.

The scale and my workout routine. If you are overweight, there is a possibility that your risk of having a stroke will increase. By consistently engaging in physical activity, you can cut your risk in half. Perform some muscle-strengthening activities like pushups and working with weights, or go for a brisk walk for half an hour.

Medications. Certain medications have been linked to an increased risk of stroke. For instance, blood-thinning medications, which are recommended by medical professionals to reduce the risk of blood clots, can occasionally increase the risk of bleeding, which can lead to a stroke. Hormone therapy, which is used to treat menopause symptoms like hot flashes, has been linked in several studies to an increased risk of stroke. The low levels of estrogen that are typically found in birth control pills may also increase your risk.

Age. A stroke can happen to anyone, even unborn children if the conditions are right. In most cases, your probabilities improve as you get older. After age 55, they increase by a factor of two every decade.

Family. It’s possible for strokes to run in families. It’s possible that you and your family have a genetic predisposition to develop high blood pressure or diabetes. There is some evidence that a genetic disorder that restricts blood flow to the brain may be the cause of some strokes.

Gender. When compared to men of the same age, the risk of having a stroke in a woman is marginally lower. However, strokes tend to strike women at an older age, which makes it less likely that they will recover and increases the likelihood that they will pass away as a result of the stroke.

Race. African-Americans and nonwhite Hispanic Americans in the United States experience strokes at much higher rates than any other group in the country. In addition, people whose families originated in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, or Asia are more likely to be affected by sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that can cause the arteries to become constricted and disrupt the flow of blood.