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Category: Symptoms

Sudden Confusion

By blueprairie Posted on June 30, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Sudden Confusion. Sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements.   Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they seem to fluctuate or disappear. Call 911 or your local emergency number right …

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Severe Headache

By blueprairie Posted on June 30, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Severe Headache. A sudden, severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or altered consciousness, may indicate you’re having a stroke. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they seem …

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Balance Trouble

By blueprairie Posted on June 30, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Trouble with walking. You may stumble or experience sudden dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination. Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body. Seek …

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Trouble Speaking

By blueprairie Posted on June 30, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Trouble with speaking and understanding. You may experience confusion. You may slur your words or have difficulty understanding speech.   Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a stroke, even if they seem to fluctuate …

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Vision Changes

By blueprairie Posted on June 30, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes. You may suddenly have blurred or blackened vision in one or both eyes, or you may see double.   Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs or symptoms of a …

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Sudden Numbness

By blueprairie Posted on June 29, 2013 Posted in Symptoms

Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg. You may develop sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, especially on one side of your body. Try to raise both your arms over your head at …

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