A patient who has just suffered a stroke will have different symptoms than those of someone who has a normal or mild stroke. Because ischemic strokes (which are the most common) are characterized by a lack of oxygen to the brain, the symptoms can be quite serious. However, they do vary and therefore it is important that they are diagnosed correctly in order to get the proper treatment.
The most common stroke symptom that people experience is the loss of consciousness or memory, which is called a stroke survivor’s first hit. Symptoms include losing awareness of self and surroundings, a tendency to slouch as well as drooping eyelids and forehead, a drooping face and neck, weakness in the muscles of the shoulders and arms as well as drooping ears, difficulty in swallowing, constant or intermittent clapping of the hands, inability to control head movement and trouble talking. In some cases, the severity of the symptoms can be so severe that medical intervention may be necessary to prevent further damage.
Another common symptom is double vision or seeing halos around lights, faces and lights. This is a difficult symptom for many people to understand since it is not usually accompanied by pain or discomfort. It is actually caused by damage to the retina, which is responsible for the center of vision. When the optic nerve is damaged, there is a condition called glaucoma which causes the blind spots. Double vision can have many different causes including the buildup of fluid behind the eye as well as infection of the eye.
Another common symptom is a feeling of a tingling or numbness on one side of the body. This is known as an anesthetic stroke because the sensations felt on one side of the body are the ones associated with an anesthetic. These types of symptoms are usually the result of decreased circulation on that side of the body. If you experience these symptoms, you should get help quickly because it can cause irreversible damage if left untreated.
Some other Stroke Symptoms include difficulty writing or speaking, difficulties with balance, and difficulty catching words or sentences. A stroke will also commonly result in a condition called spasticity, which means that the muscles that control one arm are much weaker than the one that controls the other. The weakness results in a slowness in movement, which makes it difficult to perform fine movements such as writing and eating. A spasticity in the arms can make it impossible to swing a golf club or even hold a book without experiencing difficulty in doing so.
Slurred speech is also another fairly common Stroke Symptom that can happen to those who have had a stroke. It is a simple sentence structure problem that occurs due to the lack of muscle coordination and flexibility in the speaking process. When slurred speech occurs, individuals often mistake it for a simple sentence difficulty. For instance, they might say something like “The cat sat on my shoulder” when it should be said, “The cat sat on my shoulder.”
Another common sign of a stroke that is usually seen together with slurred speech is drooping eyelids. Drooping eyelids are another simple symptom that many people do not associate with a stroke. Drooping eyelids are due to the vessels surrounding the eyes being enlarged or damaged. If left unchecked for too long, drooping eyelids can make it impossible to open the eyes fully or even open the eyelids to an extent where it causes pain.
The above mentioned are three of the most common signs of a stroke that can occur in a person. Because there are so many different signs, it is important to consult your doctor to determine if any of these may be a sign of a stroke. Although there are no definitive signs of a stroke, these three are an excellent way to begin getting an early diagnosis.
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