The Warning Signs of Stroke

Signs and symptoms that a person might be having a stroke include:

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs. Many times these symptoms are noted on just one side of the body.

Sudden loss of vision in one eye or partial loss of vision.

Slurring of speech or loss of the ability to speak.

Inability to understand or comprehend what other people are saying.

Sudden memory loss.

Dizziness, staggering, or sudden loss of balance.

Sudden severe headache.

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