he
most common sign of stroke is sudden weakness of the
face, arm or leg, most often on one side of the body.
Other warning signs can include:
Sudden
numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on
one side of the body
Sudden
confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
Sudden
trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden
trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden
severe headache with no known cause
The signs of a stroke depend on the side
of the brain that's affected, the part of the brain,
and how severely the brain is injured. Therefore, each
person may have different stroke warning signs. Stroke
may be associated with a headache, or may be completely
painless.
If you or someone you
know is having these signs, call 911 and seek medical
help immediately. Stroke is a medical emergency. Treatment
is available, but only if a stroke is recognized in
time. DO NOT try to diagnose the problem by yourself,
and DO NOT wait to see if the symptoms go away on their
own.
Even if the symptoms pass
quickly, they could be an important warning that requires
prompt medical attention.
The information contained in this
web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment.
Consultation with your doctor or health care professional is recommended.
Stroke Education
he
most common sign of stroke is sudden weakness of the
face, arm or leg, most often on one side of the body. 
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