what are the signs of a stroke? For instance, heaviness of the tongue, dry mouth?

Question

The tongue being heavy last a few minutes off and on for a short time. If anyone knows of strokes, please reply.

Answer 1

The signs of stroke depend on where in the brain the stroke occurred. Symptoms typically include some or all of the follwing: slurred speech, facial droop on one side, numbness/ tingling in fingers, arm or one whole side, double or blurry vision, weakness on one side trouble walking, trouble getting out what you want to say, and confusion. If the symptoms completely resolve in less than 1 day, then it's called a TIA, or mini-stroke, but you should still go to the hospital, and are more likely to have a full-on stroke in the future.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Signs Of Stroke Tongue

Answer 4

1] try some Biotene toothpaste - it helps a lot [ used it during chemo - seemed to have no saliva whatsoever - just mucus - ick ]. It is in CVS in the bottom of toothpaste section. 2] be sure you are drinking about 1/2 gallon of liquid [ non caffeine, non carbonated, non alcoholic ] a day 3] take some good vitamins with minerals, every day 4] avoid 'rough' foods - chips, hard candies, anything with sharp 'edges' til mouth feels better 5] also keep a food diary - some foods can aggravate dry tongue/mouth [ spicy, acid, citrus etc. ] 6] buy gum sweetened with xylitol [ not sugar, splenda, aspartane, etc. ] also helps a bit. 7] the artificial saliva is as disgusting as it sounds - it really feels like saliva, and induces gagging 8] see a doc if no improvement after one week. If he can't help, call the dentist, too!

Answer 5

Stroke Warning Signs

If you notice one or more of these signs, don't wait. Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical services. Get to a hospital right away!
The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the 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
Be prepared for an emergency.
I hope you and/or your loved ones are o.k.

Answer 6

One side of your body being paralyzed depending on the severity of the stroke. Slurred speech.

Answer 7

Look in a mirror and see if one side of your face sags when you smile. You may just have dehydration, but getting a diagnosis on the internet is not the best way to do it.

Answer 8

I slurred speech, dizziness trouble walking straight, hand , trouble with memory, a stroke affects the brain.coordination, you can also call any doctors office and they may help you.

Answer 9

http://www.heartinfo.org/ms/ency/136/main.html here you can read for a stroke and other medical advice

Answer 10

My g-pa had a few, and he just couldn't get his words out right.