Symptoms of a Stroke

Symptoms of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) happen quickly. A stroke or TIA may cause:

Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body.
Sudden vision changes.
Sudden trouble speaking.
Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.
Sudden problems with walking or balance.
A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches.

A stroke is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

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Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: January 3, 2013

Medical Review:

E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology

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