Signs of Stroke: The risk of stroke is increasing day by day. A large population is vulnerable to it. Let us explain what symptoms appear before a stroke and how to recognize them.

Warning Signs of Stroke: Stroke is a serious medical emergency that, if ignored, can be devastating. Stroke is a serious medical emergency that affects millions of people worldwide each year. What makes it dangerous is that it occurs suddenly. However, like other diseases, our bodies often give warning signs. If these early symptoms are recognized early, significant damage can be avoided. Let us explain these symptoms and signs.

What is a stroke?

Before we explore its symptoms, it's important to understand what a stroke is. A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain suddenly stops or is severely reduced. This can lead to delays in accessing medical help. Both the WHO and the American Stroke Association agree that recognizing early symptoms and seeking prompt medical attention is the key to saving lives and preventing disability.

What are its symptoms?

Like other diseases, it also causes symptoms. While these symptoms may appear suddenly, they are often preceded by signs such as a sudden and severe headache, a feeling you've never experienced before, blurred or double vision, tingling or numbness in your face, arms, or legs, especially in one area, difficulty speaking or slurring your words, sudden loss of balance or difficulty walking, drooping of one side of your face, and sudden confusion, memory loss, or difficulty remembering the correct words. If you experience these symptoms, you need to be cautious.

It's worth noting that this warning sign could also be a subarachnoid hemorrhage, often caused by a ruptured brain aneurysm. An aneurysm is a balloon-like swelling that forms in the weakened walls of an artery and, upon rupture, causes bleeding into the brain. A ruptured aneurysm can cause several symptoms, including neck stiffness, sudden severe headaches, and difficulty with eye movement, especially due to pressure on the third cranial nerve. These symptoms should never be ignored.