Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Risk Factors

  • person may have difficulty smiling evenly.
  • Arm weakness: One arm may feel weak or numb, or drift downward when both arms are raised.
  • Speech difficulties: Speech may become slurred, confusing, or difficult to understand. The person may also struggle to find words.
  • Sudden vision problems: Blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes may occur.
  • Sudden dizziness or loss of balance: The person may have difficulty walking, feel unsteady, or lose coordination.
  • Severe headache: A sudden, unusually severe headache without an obvious cause can be

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