What Are the Symptoms of a Stroke?
Look for These Stroke Warning Signs
Know the signs and symptoms of a stroke to help get medical attention immediately. During a stroke, blood flow is blocked to the brain and makes every minute without treatment count. A person’s speech, movement, memory is diminished without an adequate supply of blood to the brain.
Take quick action and perhaps save a life by knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke.
What are the Symptoms of a Stroke?
Stroke symptoms include:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg – especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden severe headache without known cause
Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or someone else displays any of these symptoms.
How to Spot Stroke Symptoms
Help a loved one get the stroke treatment they need by acting F.A.S.T. Stroke treatment works best when the stroke is identified and diagnosed within three hours of the initial symptoms. Identifying symptoms too late can affect a stroke patient’s eligibility for some treatments.
Use this simple test if you believe someone is having a stroke:
F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of their face droop?
A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm drifting down to the ground?
S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does their speech sound slurred or strange?
T – Time: Call 9-1-1 right away if you see someone with any of these symptoms.
Shepherd Center’s Stroke Care Program Resources
Find out why you should choose Shepherd Center’s stroke care and rehabilitation program. Learn more about how we tailor comprehensive care to meet patient outcomes and goals. Hear more about our patient program and services by listening to testimonials from past patients and family members. Or learn more about stroke treatment and recovery by reading our educational resources.