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Symptoms of a Stroke Like many women, Shermane had always considered herself perfectly healthy and didn’t take the time to learn the warning signs. By ignoring them, she could have lost her life. Signs that you may be having a stroke: 1  Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. 2  Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. 3  Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes. 4  Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
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20 Questions to Ask About Stroke Other symptoms of a stroke are harder to miss, such as loss of vision in one eye, double or blurry vision, slurred speech and the inability to form words, he says. “If you have any symptoms of a stroke, call 911, even if you’re not sure what it is,” says Whapham. “The minute you have a stroke, you start losing brain cells.”. Strokes affect nearly 800,000 Americans every year, and women are at higher risk than men.
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5 Symptoms of a Stroke in a Dog or Cat 5 Symptoms of a Stroke. In people, the most common signs of a stroke are partial paralysis down one side of the body and a drooping face. This is not the case for pets. They are far more likely to suffer: A loss of balance. A head tilt. Circling when they try to walk.
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Stroke Signs, Symptoms, Warning Signs, and Treatments A stroke is a medical emergency. The affected individual, family, friends, or bystanders need to call 9-1-1 (activate EMS) to access emergency care. From onset of symptoms, there is only a 3 to 4 1/2 hour window to use clot-busting drugs (thrombolytics) to try to restore blood supply to the affected part of the brain. Remember FAST if you think someone might be having a stroke: Face drooping. Arm weakness.
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Stroke A stroke is when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. They result in part of the brain not functioning properly. Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, feeling like the world is spinning, or loss of vision to one side.
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Heart Attack Symptoms in Women Heart Attack Signs in Women. 1  Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. 2  Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3  Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.  Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.
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Watch for stroke symptoms when pregnant Carpal tunnel syndrome is very common during pregnancy and can cause tingling and weakness in the inner portion of the hand, but not the arm. Other symptoms of stroke during pregnancy are severe headache, seizures, or weakness on one side or other parts of the body. It is important to seek medical attention should you develop these symptoms, so a physician can decide their cause.
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Redefining Sexuality after Stroke Stroke survivors often report a decrease in sexual desire. Women report a strong decrease in the ability to have an orgasm and men often have some degree of impotency. A stroke can change your body, how you feel and impact your sex life.
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10 Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke Numbness in Arms or Face. One of the most recognizable symptoms of a stroke is paralysis or numbness in the victim’s arm, face, or leg. Some commonly confuse this symptom of a stroke with an episode of Bell's Palsy instead. The palsy ailment can go away on it's own, but changes in your face or limbs from a stroke can often be permanent.
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- The type of symptoms depends on the type of stroke and the area of the brain that’s affected. How long symptoms last and how severe they are vary among different people. Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include: Sudden weakness.
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Stroke Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, feeling like the world is spinning, or loss of vision to one side among others. Signs and symptoms often appear soon after the stroke has occurred.
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Women & Stroke Women & Stroke. Stroke, the leading cause of disability in the United States, like heart disease, is also a disease that affects women. Twice as many women will die of stroke than breast cancer each year. According to the National Women's Health Information Center, experts believe that as many as 80 percent of strokes could be prevented.
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Understanding Stroke Signs of a stroke may include: 1  Sudden numbness or weakness of the body, especially on one side. 2  Sudden vision changes in one or both eyes, or difficulty swallowing. 3  Sudden, severe headache with unknown cause.  Sudden problems with dizziness, walking, or 1  balance. Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding others.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Occipital Stroke Symptoms 2 doctors agreed: Stroke symptoms: No they are not usually symptoms of a stroke. Signs of stroke may include weakness or numbness on one side of your body, slurred speech, double vision, or difficulty speaking or understanding language. ...Read more. Dr. Heidi Fowler Dr. Fowler.
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Top 10 Causes of Death in Men The following are signs of a stroke: 1  Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg -- especially on one side of the body. 2  Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech. 3  Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
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Symptoms The main symptoms of stroke can be remembered with the word F.A.S.T.: 1  Face – the face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped. 2  Arms – the person with suspected stroke may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in one arm.
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Stroke Stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. They result in part of the brain not functioning properly. Signs and symptoms of a stroke may include an inability to move or feel on one side of the body, problems understanding or speaking, feeling like the world is spinning, or loss of vision to one side. Signs and symptoms often appear soon after
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Stroke Signs, Symptoms, Warning Signs, and Treatments The symptoms of a stroke vary depending upon the area of the brain affected by a lack of oxygen. All strokes involve symptoms that relate to impairment of nerve function. The symptoms typically arise suddenly and most commonly occur on one side of the body. Symptoms and signs of stroke can include: numbness,
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- Signs of Stroke in Men and Women. 1  Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. 2  Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. 3  Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. 4  Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
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What Are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning? What are some symptoms of heart attacks in women? A: Nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, dizziness and pain radiating to the abdomen, back shoulders, jaw or neck are symptoms of heart attacks in women, states Mayo Clinic.
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Stroke Eight common symptoms of stroke are: Weakness in the arm or leg or both on the same side: This can range from total paralysis to a very mild weakness. Complete numbness or a pins-and-needles feeling may be present on one side of the body or part of one side of the body.
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Is it possible to have a small stroke and not know it , i still have to be tested? TIA symptoms include: 1  Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. 2  Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. 3  Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. 4  Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. 5  Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.
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Stroke Health Center Stroke Overview. Stroke is caused by a blocked blood vessel or bleeding in the brain. The signs of a stroke include a sudden severe headache, weakness, numbness, vision problems, confusion, trouble walking or talking, dizziness and slurred speech. Stroke News.
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The Comprehensive Stroke Center at University Hospital Common warning signs of a stroke include: 1  sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, and/or leg; 2  sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech; 3  sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes; 4  sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or loss of coordination; 5  sudden severe headache with no known cause.
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Stroke Even if stroke symptoms disappear, they are a clear warning that a larger stroke may follow. 1  Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, usually on one side of the body. 2  Difficulty speaking or understanding language. 3  Decreased or blurred vision in one or both eyes. 4  Sudden, severe headaches.