What are signs of stroke?

Question

Im really scared because my dad has high blood pressure. And having high blood pressure can lead to stroke

Answer 1

Lip is distorted. tightness in the arms, shoulders, neck. Slurred speech. Difficulty holding things in the hand.

Answer 2

RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:


S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK, to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently: It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her ! to RAISE BOTH ARMS.


{NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue... if the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke}

Answer 3

having a stroke can be very damaging to the Brian.
loss of oxygen to the brain causes (sometimes permanent) damage such as paralysis,speech ,vision, etc.
signs of a mild stroke usually consist of one side of the body becoming numb. look for "drooped" mouth, slurred speech, no or little use of limbs. call 911 if you even THINK a stroke has occurred. faster treatment gives better of recovery. good luck.

Answer 4

A sudden onset of one or more of these signs may mean a stroke is occurring. Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. The sooner you get help, the more doctors can do to prevent permanent damage.

* Sudden severe headache with no known cause
* Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body
* Loss of vision or visual disturbances or dimness, especially if it occurs in only one eye
* Unexplained dizziness, loss of balance, unsteadiness or a sudden fall, especially if accompanied by any of the other symptoms
* Sudden confusion, slurred speech or difficulty speaking or communicating
* Unconsciousness
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Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine developed this one-minute, three-step stroke assessment test to enable bystanders and first line emergency responders to quickly screen for a possible stroke diagnosis.

Step 1: Ask person to "smile broadly, showing your teeth." (This "smile test" is to look for one-sided facial weakness or paralysis.)

Step 2: Ask person to close their eyes, raise their arms in front of them and hold them out for a count of ten.

(This is to test for arm or leg weakness or paralysis, dizziness, or loss of balance.)

Step 3: Ask person to repeat a simple phrase, such as "Don't cry over spilled milk." (This is check for difficulty speaking or understanding speech or basic instructions.)

This simple three-step test screens for the most common signs and symptoms of a stroke. Taking fast action will help improve the treatment and the outcome for stroke victims. The only approved medication to stop or reverse strokes must be given within three hours after the stroke begins. A stroke or suspected stroke is always a medical emergency and anyone exhibiting signs of a stroke should receive immediate medical attention.
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Suzanne R.
About.com Guide to Stroke
http://stroke.about.com

Answer 5

Hypertension that is an increase in the blood pressure sometimes results in stroke. If you would like to get more information in this regard visit this website http://ailments.in/stroke.html

Answer 6

ask the person to smile, if one side of face distorts, it is a stroke, this is in addition to the other answers.
www.strokenetwork.com

Answer 7

paralysis on one side of the body, slurred speech, muscle weakness, numbness, balance problems, and there r others.

Answer 8

NUMBNESS on any part of the body,headache,Blurred vision...