Stroke
Alternate Names : Cerebral Infarction, Cerebrovascular Disease, CVA
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Stroke Symptoms & Signs
The symptoms of stroke depend on what part of the brain is damaged. In some cases, a person may not even be aware that he or she has had a stroke.
Most commonly, a SUDDEN development of one or more of the following indicates a stroke:
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Weakness or loss of movement (paralysis) of any part of the body (like an arm, leg, or side of the face)
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Numbness, tingling, or decreased sensation
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Changed or diminished vision
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Language difficulties, including slurred speech, inability to speak, inability to understand speech, difficulty reading or writing
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Swallowing difficulties or drooling
- Loss of memory
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Vertigo (abnormal sensation of movement)
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Loss of balance or coordination
- Personality changes
- Mood/emotion changes (such as depression or apathy)
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Drowsiness, lethargy, or loss of consciounsess
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Uncontrollable eye movements or eyelid drooping
If one or more of these symptoms is present for less than 24 hours, it may be a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA is a temporary loss of brain function and a warning sign for a possible future stroke.
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