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Stroke

Symptoms of a Stroke

A stroke usually happens with no warning, and the signs can vary from person to person depending on how serious the stroke is.
The most common signs of a stroke are:

  • numbness, weakness or paralysis down one side of the body;
  • problems with reading, writing, speaking or understanding;
  • trouble balancing;
  • difficulty swallowing;
  • vision problems;
  • difficulties in telling the time, recognising objects or knowing how to use them;
  • loss of control of the bladder or bowel (or both);
  • depression or personality changes (or both);
  • epileptic fits; and
  • difficulties in thinking clearly, concentrating or remembering.

 

 

 

 

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