10 warning signs that can often occur weeks before a stroke
10 warning signs that can often occur weeks before a stroke
Many sufferers report that the first symptoms appeared long before the stroke itself . These signs should never be ignored:.
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Hallucinations – sudden sensory disturbances (seeing, hearing or smelling things that are not there).
Extreme fatigue – unexplained exhaustion that does not improve with rest.
Facial paralysis – part of the face suddenly appears crooked or drooping.
Tunnel vision – limited peripheral vision, as if looking through a tunnel.
Coordination problems – difficulty walking, stumbling or grasping small objects.
Speech difficulties – sudden stuttering, slurred speech or difficulty understanding what is being said.
Unusually severe headache – especially if you do not normally get migraines.
Sudden spikes in blood pressure – without a clear trigger.
Memory loss and confusion – the feeling of forgetting things or “being gone”.
Numbness or weakness – especially if only one side of the body is affected.
