Warning Signs of Stroke
Disease description:
I always feel that my brain is not getting enough blood supply. Sometimes I have difficulty speaking clearly, and I'm worried it might be a stroke. I'd like to ask the doctor, what are the warning signs of a stroke?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Shichang
The warning signs of stroke are diverse, mainly including:
1. Motor dysfunction: such as weakness in limbs on one side, unsteady grip, sudden falls while walking, etc.
2. Speech impairment:表现为slurred speech, unclear articulation, difficulty in word pronunciation, etc.
3. Sensory abnormalities: numbness of the mouth, lips, face, tongue, or limbs, sometimes accompanied by tinnitus, hearing loss, transient blurred vision, or blindness.
4. Headache and dizziness: headache patterns and sensations different from usual, increased severity becoming persistent, possibly accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
5. Changes in mental status: such as excessive sleepiness, personality changes, brief cognitive decline, etc.
6. Other warning signs: such as sudden vision darkening (amaurosis), vertigo, neck twisting with numb hands, etc.
If any of these symptoms occur, prompt medical evaluation and treatment are recommended to avoid delays in care.
