If you or someone you know is having a stroke, there's nothing more important than recognizing the early warning signs and getting immediate medical attention. A few minutes could mean the difference between life and death.
The Mayo Clinic lists these warning signs:
- sudden numbness or weakness of one side of the face, arm or leg;
- loss of or trouble understanding speech;
- blurred or decreased vision, usually in one eye;
- dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination;
- sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause, and
- difficulty swallowing.
The symptoms can be momentary, the Clinic says.
