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Signs and Symptoms Of A Stroke
Symptoms of stroke depend on the type and which area of the brain is effected. Signs of ischemic stroke usually occur suddenly, and signs of hemorrhagic stroke usually develop gradually. Symptoms can include the following:
- Difficulty speaking or understanding speech (aphasia)
- Difficulty walking
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (vertigo)
- Numbness, paralysis, or weakness, usually on one side of the body
- Seizure (relatively rare)
- Severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden confusion
- Sudden decrease in the level of consciousness
- Sudden loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden vision problems (e.g., blurry vision, blindness in one eye)
- Vomiting
In transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), one or more symptoms occur suddenly, last a few minutes, and then subside. These "ministrokes" also require immediate medical attention to reduce the risk for damage to brain tissue and to evaluate the risk for stroke.
It is crucial that you immediately call emergency services (911)
if you or a victim are experiencing any of these symptoms!
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