12 Early Signs of Stroke
If you’re with someone, especially elderly people and they are experiencing sudden weakness and numbness, it would be easy to assume they are just tired, and the symptoms will pass after a nap. However, these may be signs – “early signs” – of stroke. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Australia and a major cause of severe, lifelong disability. It occurs when the blood flow into the brain is interrupted (ischemic stroke) or when the blood vessels in the brain bursts open (hemorrhagic stroke). Some people fully recover completely from strokes, but more than half of stroke survivors are often left with lifelong effects. The key to lower the chance of disability and death is the early recognition of stroke symptoms. Did you know that there are multiple ways to tell if someone is experiencing a stroke? The acronym F.A.S.T helps you easily identify the common first signs of stroke for both men and women. Here are the common signs and symptoms as well as ‘early