A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or there is bleeding in the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. It is urgent to seek emergency care at the first sign of a stroke. Early treatment saves many lives and reduces the effects of stroke.
Stroke Warning Signs
These are the warning signs that you or someone you know may be having a stroke:
- Numbness, weakness, or paralysis of the face, arm, or leg (on one or both sides of the body)
- Vision that suddenly blurs or decreases (in one or both eyes)
- Trouble speaking or understanding
- Dizziness, loss of balance, or a fall that is unexplained
- Difficulty swallowing
- Sudden, severe, unexplained headache
- Sudden confusion
Learn the warning signs of stroke, and seek emergency care at the first sign of a stroke.
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