Yes! Strokes often give warning signs before they happen, sometimes just minutes beforehand. Recognizing them quickly can save your life or someone else’s, because immediate medical attention is crucial. Here are the four common signals that may appear about 15 minutes before a stroke:
⚠️ 4 Early Stroke Warning Signs
1. Sudden Weakness or Numbness
- Often affects one side of the body (face, arm, or leg).
- You may notice:
- Drooping on one side of the face
- Arm feeling weak or heavy
- Difficulty walking
2. Speech Difficulties
- Trouble speaking, slurred speech, or unable to find words.
- You might notice:
- Confused speech
- Trouble understanding others
3. Vision Problems
- Sudden vision changes in one or both eyes.
- Can include:
- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Loss of vision in part of the visual field
4. Severe Headache or Dizziness
- A sudden, intense headache with no known cause.
- May be accompanied by:
- Dizziness or loss of balance
- Trouble walking or coordinating movements
💡 FAST Check for Stroke
A quick test to remember: F.A.S.T.
- F – Face drooping
- A – Arm weakness
- S – Speech difficulty
- T – Time to call emergency services immediately
Important: If you notice any of these signs—even briefly—call emergency services immediately. Every minute counts.
If you want, I can also make a simple visual guide of the 4 signals that’s easy to remember and share—so you can quickly spot a stroke before it’s too late.
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