Sometimesone sideof the face comes off as flat and the mouth may curve down.
When a stroke causes physical weakness of the extremities, it typically affects only one side of the body.
Arm weakness may cause you to drop items or may make you unable to reach for objects.
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Slurred Speech
Slurred speech may be more noticeable to others than to the person having the stroke.
Frequently, slurred speech is associated with drooling and is often related to facial weakness.
Falling
Leg weakness can result in fallinga startling event that may cause injury.
Illustration by Brianna Gilmartin, Verywell
Strange Sensations
Unusual sensations may be the first symptoms of stroke.
Overall, skin burning or crawling sensations are typically signs of neuropathy, not a stroke.
However, neuropathy develops slowly over time.
Sudden disturbing sensations are concerning and may signal a stroke.
Hiccups
Any posterior stroke can cause hiccups if it causes swelling.
Persistent hiccups can be the most noticeable and bothersome symptom of a small stroke in the brainstem.
Coordination Problems
A stroke does not usually target coordination.
Cognitive Deficits
A stroke can interfere with concentration, memory, and learning.
Complications
After a stroke, symptoms typically stabilize and often improve.
Before it’s possible to assess any permanent damage that has occurred, the brain needs time to heal.
Stroke is treatable in the first few hours after symptoms begin.
Even strokes where the symptoms began overnight can sometimes be candidates for treatment.
Surgical treatments to fix ruptures may also be used to treat certain types of stroke.
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