World Stroke Day 2023: 5 early symptoms you should never ignore

Today’s stressful life has put a lot of pressure on everyone both physically and mentally. Irrespective of all the facilities and precautions, many times the body succumbs to these pressures and starts giving you warning signs which if ignored can lead to a major setback to health. Both hypertension and diabetes are major lifestyle diseases that if not managed properly lead to brain stroke.

That is why it is always necessary to pay attention to the early symptoms that may indicate the onset of a stroke. On World Stroke Day 2023 know more about the early symptoms of brain stroke.

Sudden weakness or numbness

One of the most noticeable and common early symptoms of brain stroke is sudden weakness or numbness. It more often affects one side of the leg, arm, or face. If one side of the face of a person droops while smiling then it indicates the onset of stroke.

Difficulty in understanding

Another early symptom of brain stroke is difficulty in understanding. When a person feels confused and disoriented or finds it difficult to comprehend what the other is saying then it means that he is having a stroke.

To check this out you can ask the person to do basic activities like raising an arm or bending the head. But if the person is unable to execute even such a simple command then he needs to see a health expert.

Trouble speaking

One of the most common indicators of brain stroke is trouble forming a coherent sentence or slurred speech. If the person struggles to form or repeat even a simple sentence then it can be a stroke.

Vision problems

Blackened vision or blurred vision in one or even both eyes can be the reason for brain stroke. Many people even lose vision in one eye or both eyes due to stroke which is a great cause of concern.

Loss of balance/dizziness

Severe and sudden headaches, dizziness, and loss of balance indicate that your brain is not working properly and it can be due to a hemorrhagic stroke that causes bleeding inside the brain.