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What Are The Symptoms Of A Stroke In Women?
What are the signs of a stroke in women , I had open heart Surgery two years ago thus past Feb, I have had a few problems lately that concern me , Las of balance ,pain in right leg arm n shoulder , I just st a a procedure where the Dr killed the three nerves in my knee n I keep blaming all my symptoms on this but recently I had a speech problem which I had once before,
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hi,
The symptoms of a stroke in women can differ from those in men, which is a crucial point that many people do not know. Women are also less likely to perceive themselves as having a stroke.
Some signs of stroke are universal. Hopefully, you are acquainted with the concept of FAST, which stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.
However, there are some other universal signs of stroke, including:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Please note that just one of these symptoms could be indicative of a stroke. Not all six symptoms have to be present.
Immediate treatment can be lifesaving during a stroke and increases chances of a full recovery. It is important to remember that a stroke is a medical emergency and you should call 911 immediately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
The symptoms of a stroke in women can differ from those in men, which is a crucial point that many people do not know. Women are also less likely to perceive themselves as having a stroke.
Some signs of stroke are universal. Hopefully, you are acquainted with the concept of FAST, which stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.
However, there are some other universal signs of stroke, including:
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden trouble seeing or blurred vision in one or both eyes.
- Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
- Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Please note that just one of these symptoms could be indicative of a stroke. Not all six symptoms have to be present.
Immediate treatment can be lifesaving during a stroke and increases chances of a full recovery. It is important to remember that a stroke is a medical emergency and you should call 911 immediately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Prabhash Verma,
General & Family Physician
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