10 warning signs of a stroke everyone should know
A stroke usually happens suddenly. There isn’t a reliable period of mild symptoms that lets you wait and see. Recognizing the signs and getting emergency treatment quickly can reduce brain damage.
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Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, particularly on one side.
Sudden weakness or numbness in an arm, especially on one side.
Sudden weakness or numbness in a leg, especially on one side.
Sudden trouble speaking or slurred speech.
Sudden difficulty understanding what someone is saying.
Sudden vision changes, including blurred, double, or lost vision.
Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden dizziness or difficulty walking.
Sudden confusion or disorientation.
A sudden, severe headache with no known cause, particularly when accompanied by other neurological symptoms.
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🚨 Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.
B — Balance: sudden loss of balance or coordination
E — Eyes: sudden vision changes
F — Face: one side of the face droops
A — Arm: one arm becomes weak or numb
S — Speech: speech becomes slurred or difficult
T — Time: call emergency services immediately
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Don’t wait for the symptoms to disappear. Even if they resolve after a few minutes, they could represent a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a medical emergency and warning of possible future stroke. Note the time the symptoms began and seek emergency assessment immediately.
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If these symptoms are happening right now, call your local emergency service immediately.
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