Similar to a heart attack, a stroke or "brain attack" can have fatal results. However, there are certain early indications of a stroke that appear up to a month before it occurs. These seven symptoms could potentially save someone's life.
A blood artery carrying oxygen to the brain can rupture or become blocked by a clot to cause a stroke. As a result, the brain gets little oxygen, and the brain cells begin to degenerate. Health will suffer greatly as a result of the afflicted area of the brain's inability to control its processes normally.
Every person's experience with a stroke will be different, although they all start out unexpectedly. Read the most typical signs of a stroke one month in advance listed below, and if you experience any of them, consider seeing a doctor.
1. Unexpected numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs (usually on one side of person’s body)
Since a stroke often only affects one hemisphere of the brain, its symptoms are only felt on one side of the body. A person is giving you a warning if their smile appears lopsided. Another red flag is numbness or weakness in one of the arms.
2. Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
Consider calling your doctor if you experience abrupt dizziness, loss of balance, or difficulty walking because these signs could point to a probable brain attack.
3. Sudden vision problems
A stroke can affect the area of the brain that controls vision. So be alert; if you are experiencing a sudden loss of vision, that could be a sign of a stroke.
4. A pounding headache that comes suddenly and without reason
A stroke can be the cause of a sudden, intense headache that doesn’t seem natural. Try keeping track of this from now on. If you find that you are experiencing headaches for no obvious reasons, this may be an early indication of a stroke.
5. Unforeseen difficulty in speaking and understanding
Trouble with understanding things that usually were never a problem or sudden confusion are also consequences of a stroke.
6. Loss of coordination, unsteadiness
If you start experiencing sudden loss of coordination, that is, in one moment you are fine but in the next you feel dizzy and can’t move properly, then don’t ignore such hints that your body is giving you; these may be signs of a stroke.
7. Shortness of breath
An unexpected difficulty in breathing can also accompany a stroke. If this happens, it should be a warning—don’t ignore it. Remember, early detection is crucial. So, don’t wait if you are experiencing any one of these symptoms, and visit your doctor.
