Symptoms of Stroke
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Stroke symptoms occur when there is decreased blood flow to an area of the brain. This can occur when there is a thrombosis, embolism, or hemorrhage. When the brain tissue becomes damaged, the stroke symptoms occur.

Sometimes these stroke symptoms may resolve in the first 24 hours, particularly if medical attention is sought immediately.


The risk factors for stroke include increased cholesterol, smoking, a history of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, heavy alcohol consumption, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and a family history.


Stroke symptoms may include difficulty moving, seeing, speaking, or thinking. These symptoms usually occur suddenly with or without warning signs.

People may have weakness of an arm or a leg. People may have dizziness, nausea, headache, or have loss of coordination. Other stroke symptoms include loss of balance, inability to walk, sleepiness, numbness. Stoke symptoms should never be ignored.

 
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Symptoms of Stroke often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.