2006-08-12 17:28:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Warning signs are clues your body sends that your brain is not receiving enough oxygen. If you observe one or more of these signs of a stroke or "brain attack," don't wait, call a doctor or 911 right away!
-Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
-Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
-Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
-Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
-Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Other danger signs that may occur include double vision, drowsiness, and nausea or vomiting. Sometimes the warning signs may last only a few moments and then disappear. These brief episodes, known as transient ischemic attacks or TIAs, are sometimes called "mini-strokes." Although brief, they identify an underlying serious condition that isn't going away without medical help. Unfortunately, since they clear up, many people ignore them. Don't. Heeding them can save your life.
2006-08-13 04:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by hello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vision problems, such as the appearance of flashing lights; numbness (generally on one side of the body); slurred speech, loss of balance; difficulty in thinking clearly.
Some of these symptoms can also manifest themselves in what's called a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), which may last only a few minutes, but can be a harbinger of a full-blown stroke.
If you or someone you know has experienced any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, since treatment in the first few hours after the onset of a stroke can mean the difference between permanent damage (or death), and full recovery.
2006-08-13 00:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by The Sage on the Hudson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for more details on Stroke, Hemorrhagic stroke, Stroke related to atherosclerosis, Stroke secondary to cardiogenic embolism, Stroke secondary to Carotid dissection, Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis and Stroke secondary to FMD (Fibromuscular dysplasia).
Stroke can be divided into two types (1) Ischaemic stroke (2) Hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke can occur due to various causes.
Rush stroke patient to the hospital as early as possible for better prospects of cure.
2006-08-13 01:11:07 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Ask the individual to smile.
2. Ask him or her to raise both arms.
3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence coherently (e.g. "It is sunny out today"). Or ask them their name.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
2006-08-13 00:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by JediGuitarist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in the eyes love...look for burst blood vessels...but that's not the only sign...check out webmd.com for more info...and just frigon google it ya lazy bastid...
2006-08-13 00:31:09 · answer #5 · answered by kherubnym 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
slurred speech, loss oh movement such as in the hands/arms
look it up on webmd.com
2006-08-13 00:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke_needtoknow.htm
2006-08-13 00:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by sveta_dr_mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sudden loss of consciousness.
2006-08-13 01:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Slurring of speech, blurring of vision, feeling of not knowing where you are or what you are doing, inablilty to use one side of your face (not able to blink on one side or mouth doesn't move on one side).............
2006-08-13 00:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by mizzzzthang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/BHCV2/bhcArticles.nsf/pages/Stroke_signs_and_symptoms?open
2006-08-13 00:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋