You probably know that quick intervention during a stroke can save lives. It is crucial to raise awareness about strokes and their symptoms.
What is a stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, depriving it of oxygen. The consequences can be severe, even fatal. There are three types of strokes:
- Ischemic stroke (most common): Caused by a blood clot or cholesterol plaque blocking an artery.
- Hemorrhagic stroke: Caused by bleeding in the brain due to an aneurysm rupture, tumor, accident, or circulation disorder.
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA): A temporary artery blockage that resolves on its own, often mistaken for a minor issue.
🔟 10 Warning Signs That May Appear Weeks Before a Stroke
Some warning signs can appear weeks or even months before a stroke. It is crucial to recognize them.
- 👁️Hallucinations (visual, auditory, or olfactory)
- 😴 Unexplained extreme fatigue
- 🙂➡️😐 Sudden facial paralysis
- 👀 Tunnel vision (loss of peripheral vision)
- 🚶♂️❌ Loss of coordination (difficulty performing precise movements)
- 🗣️❌ Speech difficulties (trouble speaking or understanding)
- 🤕 Severe and unusual headaches (especially if you don’t usually get migraines)
- 📈 Sudden spikes in blood pressure
- 🧠 Memory loss and confusion
- 🖐️ Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
✅ What to do?
- 🥗 **Maintain a healthy lifestyle**: Eat well, control cholesterol, reduce alcohol and tobacco use.
- 👀 **Monitor the signs** and seek medical help immediately if you notice symptoms.
- 📞 **If symptoms appear, call emergency services without delay.**
🚨 **Quick intervention is crucial for survival and recovery after a stroke.**
