You Know about F.A.S.T. Now Learn 5 Other Stroke Symptoms
You may already know about common stroke warning signs and the acronym F.A.S.T. But there are other stroke symptoms you should know if you want to be able to help yourself or someone else in an emergency.
YOU KNOW ABOUT F.A.S.T. NOW LEARN 5 OTHER STROKE SYMPTOMS
You may already know about common stroke warning signs and the acronym F.A.S.T. But there are other stroke symptoms you should know if you want to be able to help yourself or someone else in an emergency. Swipe Left For First Symptom >
CONFUSION
Because a stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked, it’s easy to remember why one common stroke symptom is unexplained confusion. Stroke survivors describe a sense of being out of their own bodies, being able to speak but not understand their own words, and other ways they felt perplexed during a stroke.
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NUMBNESS
Numbness, tingling or weakness, especially if it’s on one side of the body, could be a stroke symptom to take seriously. One survivor described the onset of her stroke as a sudden numbness in her left arm while she was having a cup of coffee. She said her “left hand just dropped.”
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SUDDEN BLINDNESS OR BLURRY VISION
If you’re having unexplained vision issues – sudden blindness, distorted or blurred vision, especially in one eye – remember that it might be the onset of a stroke. It can start out as minor and get worse over several hours, or it may be suddenly pronounced, seemingly for no reason.
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MOBILITY ISSUES
It could start as a minor case of feeling slightly dizzy, out-of-balance or a general loss of coordination, or as in some stroke survivors’ stories, an unexplainable fall. This stroke symptom might also come on suddenly. Either way, if you’re having unexplained trouble getting around, remember that it could be a stroke and get help immediately.
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HEADACHE
Headaches can be caused by all kinds of things – loud noise, stress, dehydration, a cold or allergies, weather changes… you name it. The type of headache that could be the onset of a stroke, however, usually can’t be explained. And many times, a headache could be a stroke symptom women experience more often than men. That’s why it’s important to learn and remember as much about stroke warning signs.
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DO YOU KNOW HOW TO RECOGNIZE STROKE SYMPTOMS?
Remembering the acronym F.A.S.T is a powerful way to help save lives if you or someone else is having a stroke. It can help you identify common stroke symptoms, but there are other stroke symptoms to know about. Seconds count when it comes to surviving a stroke, so remembering these 5 additional stroke symptoms may make a big difference in an emergency.
REMEMBER: ONE SYMPTOM IS ENOUGH
Not every stroke survivor experiences all the symptoms. Some report just one symptom while others suffer a couple or more. “Better safe than sorry” may never be truer than when talking about a possible stroke – because every second counts. If you or someone else experiences one of these stroke symptoms – even if you’re not positive – don’t wait to be sure. Dial 9-1-1 on the nearest phone and tell the operator “I think someone’s having a stroke.” It can also be helpful to make a mental note of the approximate time the symptom(s) started, which helps first responders to take the best course of action.
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