Symptoms of a Stroke
During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain. This can damage areas in the brain that control the rest of the body. Call
Know the symptoms of a stroke
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Weakness. You may feel a sudden weakness, tingling, or a loss of feeling on one side of your face or body including your arm or leg.
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Vision problems. You may have sudden double vision or trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
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Speech problems. You may have sudden trouble talking, slurred speech, or problems understanding others.
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Headache. You may have a sudden, severe headache.
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Movement problems. You may have sudden trouble walking, dizziness, a feeling of spinning, a loss of balance, a feeling of falling, or blackouts.
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Seizure. You may also have a seizure with a large or hemorrhagic stroke.
F.A.S.T.
Remember: If you have any of these symptoms, call
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the signs of a stroke. When you see these signs, you will know that you need to call
F.A.S.T. stands for:
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F is for face drooping. One side of the face is drooping or numb. When the person smiles, the smile is uneven.
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A is for arm weakness. One arm is weak or numb. When the person lifts both arms at the same time, one arm may drift downward.
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S is for speech difficulty. You may notice slurred speech or difficulty speaking. The person can't repeat a simple sentence correctly when asked.
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T is for time to dial
911 . If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if they go away, call911 right away. Make note of the time the symptoms first appeared.