Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide. Brain damage from strokes can be minimized if they are treated promptly, but it’s common to mistake signs of a stroke for other health problems, which delays treatment. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain either bursts or is obstructed from a blood clot. When this happens, parts of the brain cannot receive necessary oxygen – and cells begin to die.
Around 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. As is the case with every other preventable medical condition, awareness is the key. HERE ARE POSSIBLE SIGNS OF A STROKE TO NEVER IGNORE. The list of symptoms are well organized, you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.
4Slurred speech
Some medicines, like painkillers, can cause slurred speech and people often chalk up speech issues to their drugs as opposed to stroke. But if that’s not a side effect you usually experience, you might be having a stroke and should seek help immediately. One of the silent stroke symptoms is when your face is asymmetrical.
Okay, so both men and women report this one. Slurred speech is a telltale sign that something is amiss with your noggin (provided you’re sober!) Don’t mess around. Call emergency. Slurred speech may also be one of the signs of Alzheimer. Here are symptoms of Alzheimer you should never ignore.
