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| − | + | 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]]. | ||
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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]] | ||
Revision as of 01:15, December 20, 2007
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.
Matthew 8:6
- "Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering."
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.