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Isn't there a simple set of symptoms my father and I can remember that identifies a stroke? I want to print it and put in on his fridge with the a number to call.
— Laurie in Sunnyvale, CA
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Expert Cleo Hutton, a survivor of two strokes, is coauthor of Striking Back at Stroke: A Doctor-Patient Journal, and author of After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier, a daily step-by-step guide for furthering stroke recovery at home.
Yes, here is a list of stroke symptoms:?
Stroke Warning Signs
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
- Sudden , severe headaches with no known cause (for hemorrhagic stroke)
Remember that stroke symptoms are usually painless and occur suddenly , usually affecting only one side of the body.
Call 911 immediately if you, or a loved one, experience any of these symptoms.
The National Stroke Association reports ACT FAST at the first sign of stroke:
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If you would like a refrigerator magnet with the warning signs of stroke, please contact me at cleohutton@aol.com and I will be glad to send you one.
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