“One Month Before a Stroke”: What You Should Really Know
The claim that your body reliably sends 10 warning signs exactly one month before a stroke is misleading. A stroke can happen suddenly, without a month-long warning period.
However, some people experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) beforehand. A TIA produces temporary stroke-like symptoms and is an important warning that a stroke may follow.
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10 symptoms you should never ignore
Sudden numbness or weakness, particularly on one side
Sudden facial drooping
Sudden difficulty speaking
Sudden difficulty understanding speech
Sudden vision loss, blurring, or double vision
Sudden dizziness or loss of balance
Sudden trouble walking or coordinating movements
Sudden severe headache with no obvious cause
Sudden confusion
Sudden weakness or loss of coordination that comes and goes
These symptoms can have other causes, but their sudden onset requires urgent assessment.
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Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.
B — Balance: sudden loss of balance
E — Eyes: sudden vision changes
F — Face: one side drooping
A — Arm: sudden weakness or numbness
S — Speech: difficulty speaking or understanding
T — Time: call emergency services immediately
Even if the symptoms disappear after a few minutes, don’t wait for them to return. A TIA is a medical emergency and needs prompt evaluation.
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Reduce your risk
Controlling high blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol, avoiding tobacco, staying physically active, eating a heart-healthy diet, and taking prescribed medications correctly can substantially reduce stroke risk.
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If you or someone near you is having any of these symptoms right now, seek emergency medical care immediately. Don’t drive yourself and don’t wait to see whether it improves.
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