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Symptoms Before A Stroke
Medical professionals refer to a stroke as a cerebrovascular accident. However, if we look at a stroke carefully, we will realize that the term is a misnomer because a stroke is hardly an accident. Many underlying conditions of a stroke are present invariably years before the stroke occurs. At this point it must be said that the symptoms of a stroke may, however, occur all of a sudden. |
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A stroke does change the quality of life and even if we seek medical help, our lives will never be what it was after suffering from a stroke. It is always advisable to consult a lawyer to draw up advance directives so that if your progress worsens, a doctor will know what sort of medical care you want if you are unable to make any decision.
It is important to recognize the warning symptoms of a stroke as you will be able to get medical help as quickly as possible. Many times it has been seen that people experience small warning signs in the form of a transient ischaemic attack where the blood supply to the brain is cut off due to partial blockage of an artery either by a clot or debris.
Symptoms Before A Stroke
If you experience any of the symptoms mentioned below, you should immediately go and visit a doctor.
- Experiencing numbness in the face, arm or leg
- Experiencing weak feeling in the face, arm or leg
- Balance Loss
- Blurred Vision
- Unexplained severe headache
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
- Difficulty in Swallowing
Symptoms before a stroke can occur either alone or in combination. They symptoms may last for a few seconds or 24 hours. A stroke is life-threatening and you should ensure you seek professional medical help.
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