The brain is a complex organ that controls various bodily functions and processes. When a stroke happens, permanent damage can occur within the brain. This damage can result in long-term complications that can negatively impact a person’s speech and mobility. Understanding the early ᴡᴀʀɴɪɴɢ sɪɢɴs of a stroke can allow you to seek immediate medical attention and reduce the severity of potential symptoms and complications.

Did you know that approximately 80% of all the recorded strokes are a result of blockage of blood vessel that supply the brain with oxygen?

Strokes can occur also because of the very opposite – a burst blood vessel. However, from the cases o recorded strokes of people who have survived, the majority claim they have experienced “mini-strokes” days before the actual big stroke happened.

These mini strokes last for mostly 5 minutes and don’t have any long-lasting effects on the brain. Unfortunately, no one was truly aware of their meaning, not after the stroke actually happened.

However, there is actually a test that could say more specific if you’re experiencing a mini stroke or not. Stand in front of a mirror and smile as wide as you can.

If your face droops on one side, it means you are experiencing a mini stroke. Also, connecting simple sentences and difficulty to speak your mind could also mean you’re experiencing a mini stroke.

Another test is trying to lift and hold both arms in the air at the same time. If you’re experiencing a mini stroke or an actual stroke – there is NO WAY you could achieve this.

Here are some more ᴡᴀʀɴɪɴɢ sɪɢɴs that a stroke is about to happen to your body and you need to extra cautious and prevent-oriented.

– Unexpected numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
– Sudden confusion or problems understanding quite simple things
– Difficulty with speaking or numbness of the tongue
– Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes
– Unanticipated dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, difficulty walking and coordinating in the space around you
– Sudden and severe headache with no actual cause

If you recognize these signs you may save a life – yours or somebody else’s. call ??? or your doctor as soon as you experience these signs and NEVER drive yourself or let the person experiencing a stroke to drive.

Don’t panic and note the time your symptoms started – you will be more efficient and have a more proper treatment!

Sources: healthy-cares13.blogspot.com, modernheartandvascular.com