Hyderabad doctors report alarming rise in cases of stroke among young adults
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Once rare, strokes in younger adults are now being seen regularly in hospitals like NIMS, OGH, Gandhi, and major private clinics.
'Apart from sedentary lifestyles, we're seeing newer risk factors like iron deficiency anaemia, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic syndrome — including high BP, cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity,' said Dr Sireesha Yareeda, senior neurologist at NIMS. 'These strokes can cause long-term disability, especially if not caught early.'
Doctors blame high-stress corporate culture, poor sleep, indoor air pollution, passive smoking, and rising recreational drug use as key contributors.
In one case, a 35-year-old HR executive from Narsingi, despite daily workouts, suffered a stroke triggered by job stress and travel. 'He thought he was fit, but chronic stress played a major role,' said Dr Hemanth Kalakuntla, neurologist at OGH.
Post-COVID complications are also under scrutiny.
'We're seeing a pro-coagulant status — thicker blood that raises stroke risk,' noted Dr Akhilesh Kumar of OGH. A joint NIMS-Yashoda study found that COVID-affected stroke patients had higher mortality rates, with 1 in 4 deaths in hospitals.
India sees a stroke every 20 seconds, with over 18 lakh new cases annually, according to the Indian Stroke Association. Alarmingly, the average stroke age has dropped to 50–60 years in India, compared to 60–70 in the West.
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'Just a few years ago, we'd be shocked to see a stroke in someone under 40. Now, it's common,' said Dr Sudhir Kumar of Apollo. 'Even those who work out or play sports aren't immune. Ignoring early symptoms is a big mistake.'
Doctors warn that delayed treatment often means the difference between recovery and lifelong disability. 'When young breadwinners suffer strokes, the financial burden is enormous,' said Dr P Ranganadham of Aster Prime. 'Even a few seconds count.'
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