Stroke Symptoms are often confused with the onset of the disease. While there are certainly many symptoms to be aware of and to look for, these are not the same as the signs and symptoms of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. A hemorrhagic stroke, for example, involves a blood clot in the arteries of the brain (called a hemorrhage) that results in a decrease in the flow of blood to that area. An ischemic stroke, on the other hand, usually involves a blood clot in the arteries that leads to a decrease in the flow of blood to that area. The symptoms of both strokes are very similar and often occur together in certain patients.
However, while they share some common warning signs, a true ischemic stroke has a few distinct characteristics that allow it to stand out from a hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke symptoms such as face drooping, numbness, trouble talking, blurred vision, and tingling in the extremities are all indicators of ischemic stroke. They also often occur together in several patients, although this is not always the case. In fact, some people may have one or two of these and not have any or all of them appear in the same attack.
There are several different treatments for these two types of strokes. Most effective in cases of ischemic stroke, antiplatelet drugs can also be used to reduce the blood clots. The most common type of medication used in an attempt to treat the symptoms of these two types of strokes is nonsteroidal antiplatelet drugs (NSAIDs). The most well-known NSAID is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Taking an NSAID during a stroke has been shown to reduce symptoms, but it has not been completely proven that the drugs work.
The symptoms of both types of strokes can cause a person to have a visible sign of a blood clot in the brain (for ischemic strokes) or in the chest (for hemorrhagic strokes). In the case of ischemic strokes, the symptoms will usually include weakness of the muscles of the arm, hand, and face, problems speaking, and numbness in the face, arm, and/or leg. These symptoms often will cause a person to lose control of their speech and they may collapse. A person who has had a stroke can suffer from severe facial swelling as well.
Hemorrhagic strokes can cause symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and loss of consciousness. The person can also experience severe headache and dizziness along with the vomiting and nausea. Usually, the first symptoms of this condition are not noticed until the headache and dizziness become more severe. Some people with this condition never experience visible symptoms, but sometimes the vision problems can be so severe that they need to be seen by a specialist. Someone who develops sudden confusion, uncontrolled seizures, fainting spells, difficulty walking, slurred speech, blurred vision, and eye pain after experiencing a stroke may need to be referred to an emergency room.
A traumatic brain injury that occurs in a car accident can also lead to the development of these symptoms. When the head is hit, the shock waves from the crash may cause damage to the brain. Sometimes, symptoms can occur just hours after the accident while the person is in bed. Other times, they may show up only when the person is awake. Symptoms of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes can include seizures, difficulty walking, loss of consciousness, decreased vision, and the presence of claudication (the stiffening of the muscles in the face).
A stroke may include symptoms of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes depending on the severity of the brain injury. Stroke symptoms that appear suddenly can be so severe that they require an emergency trip to the hospital. A person who suddenly develops a severe headache, sudden and severe headache that does not seem to go away, or sudden and severe headache accompanied by nausea, dizziness, sweating, confusion, or any other symptom that is related to a headache can be considered to have developed a transient ischemic attack (TIA) after suffering a head injury.
If you have symptoms that go along with one or more of the above-mentioned symptoms, the best course of action is to contact your doctor immediately and discuss what you are experiencing. Stroke symptoms will often require an evaluation by a physician to determine if the symptoms are indeed caused by a stroke and if so, which type it is. It is important to understand that many of the symptoms related to ischemic, hemorrhagic, and subarachnoid hemorrhage are the result of vasculitis, an inflammation of the blood vessels. Some symptoms of vasculitis can include dizziness, tingling, numbness, and pruritus (pins and needles), but others such as jaundice, a red appearance of the skin caused by too much hemoglobin in the body, and fever also can be signs of this disease. A blood test will help determine if there is a problem with your heart.
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