A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts. The condition often linked to it is Stroke, and fast action is critical because brain cells begin to die within minutes.
Here are 10 early warning signs everyone should know:
1. Sudden numbness or weakness
Especially in the face, arm, or leg—often on one side of the body.
2. Facial drooping
One side of the face may look uneven or sag when smiling.
3. Slurred or confused speech
Difficulty speaking clearly or understanding others.
4. Sudden vision problems
Blurred vision, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
5. Severe dizziness or loss of balance
Trouble walking, standing, or coordinating movements.
6. Sudden severe headache
A “worst ever” headache with no clear cause, sometimes with nausea or vomiting.
7. Confusion or trouble thinking
Sudden difficulty understanding simple instructions or forming thoughts.
8. Trouble swallowing
Choking or difficulty managing saliva or food.
9. Numbness or tingling
Unusual sensations, especially on one side of the body.
10. Sudden fatigue or weakness
Extreme tiredness without explanation, sometimes mistaken for exhaustion.
🚨 FAST test (easy way to remember)
- Face: drooping?
- Arm: can one arm be raised?
- Speech: slurred or strange?
- Time: call emergency help immediately
