Warning signs of Stroke
Joy Onuorah
Stroke symptoms often happen suddenly, and every person’s symptoms may vary. The warning signs of stroke include:
- Weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side of the body
- Trouble speaking or understanding
- Problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Dizziness or problems with balance or coordination
- Problems with movement or walking
- Fainting or seizure
- Severe headaches with no known cause, especially if they happen suddenly.
- Other less common symptoms include;
- Sudden nausea or vomiting not caused by a viral illness
- Brief loss or change of consciousness, such as fainting, confusion, seizures or coma
