Symptoms Of A Stroke

A stroke is caused when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts. Part of the body controlled by the damaged brain begins to die. You must act quickly to prevent any further damage. For this you must know the symptoms and take quick action.

Some of the symptoms of a stroke are:

• Sudden numbness, paralysis, or weakness in your face, arm, or leg especially from one side of the body
• Problems with balance or walking
• Sudden vision change
• Drooling or slurred speech
• New problems with feeling confused, speaking or understanding simple statements
• Severe headache different than any other

If you have any of these symptoms call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Even though, they go away right after. You may have had a mini-stroke called a transient ischemic attack or (TIA). That is a warning that a stroke may be coming.

There are two types of stroke:

• An ischemic stroke is one which a blood clot blocks a vessel in the brain
• A hemorrhagic stroke develops when an artery in the brain bursts or leaks

The first thing the Doctor needs to know is what kind of stroke it is. The same medicine cannot be used for both kinds of strokes. If you get immediate attention to this matter the right medicine would be given and you may recover better. The Doctor would order an x-ray called a CT scan of the brain to see either the bleeding or the blockage.

The most important thing to remember is to get medical attention right away.