Women have a higher chance of suffering from a stroke, but doctors don’t always catch the signs in women like they do with men. This is not just an assumption! It is backed by numbers.
Research shows that about 57% of women have reported being wrongly diagnosed by doctors. That’s over half!
This bias can lead to women not getting the quick treatment they need, which can be dangerous.
But why does this happen? Sometimes, it is about how symptoms present differently in women. Or it might be deep-rooted stereotypes about women’s health. Either way, it is a problem that we need to address.
On top of gender bias, there is also the challenge of different stroke symptoms. Not all strokes look the same. Some signs are subtle and can be easily overlooked or mistaken for something less serious. This is where a doctor’s experience and training play a huge role.
Plus, let’s not forget the pressure and workload in hospitals. Doctors are often juggling multiple cases, and in that hustle, critical signs can be missed.
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