Knowing about the early signs of stroke can greatly contribute to avoiding permanent damage. A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is blocked or interrupted, when brain cells are blocked from receiving oxygen and nutrients. Although it is not always possible to predict the approach of a stroke, in some cases it can give an indication.
WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF STROKE?
An early symptom of a stroke may be a severe or unusual headache. A 2020 study of 550 people confirmed that 15 percent of participants experienced such symptoms before the so-called ischemic stroke occurred.
IT GENERALLY STARTS 7 DAYS AGO
The study’s authors noted that the headache was either severe in nature or different from any pain experienced before. Symptoms usually begin 7 days before the stroke. The study also revealed that those who reported such unusual headaches were more likely to have atrial fibrillation.
WHAT IS ISCHEMIC STROKE?
Ischemic stroke is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that feed the brain, usually due to a blood clot. This is the most common type of the disease, unlike the rarer hemorrhagic stroke, which is caused by a leak or rupture of an artery.
ATTENTION TO SYMPTOMS OF PARLIAMENT THAT LOSE WITHIN ONE HOUR
Another possible warning sign of stroke is a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted for a short time. While the symptoms of a TIA, also known as a mini-stroke, can be very similar, the symptoms of a stroke usually go away within an hour and rarely cause permanent damage.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF TRANSITIONAL ISCHEMIC AFFECT (TIA)?
See a doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms:
- Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body, usually the face, arms or legs
- difficult speech or interpretation problems,
- Loss of balance or coordination
- walking difficulties,
- Defect of vision,
- unusual headache,
- dizziness.
Studies have confirmed that after symptoms appear, stroke can be prevented in 80 percent of cases if timely diagnosis is made and the patient receives appropriate treatment.
