Could You Have Suffered a Stroke & Not Know It?
There are various warning signs of stroke or a possible stroke that aren’t very obvious and are often ignored or overlooked. These symptoms could include: One side of your face droops or feels somewhat numb, your smile has become “crooked” or one arm feels weak or numb.
Try this: Raise both of your arms.
- Does one seem to drift downwards more than the other?
- Has your coordination declined?
- Do you have difficulty pronouncing words correctly sometimes?
All of the above could be a sign of a mini-stroke, leaving you vulnerable to another in the near future.
Warning Signs of a Stroke
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Weakness or paralysis: Loss of strength of one arm or leg or one side of the body.
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Numbness: Loss of feeling or “pins and needles” on one side of the body.
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Lack of comprehension: Trouble understanding what someone is saying.
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Vision problems: Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes or sudden double vision.
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Problems with balance and coordination: Sudden change in balance and difficulty with coordination.
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Headache: Sudden, explosive, severe headache.
Renaissance Village Rancho Belago features a Care Team trained to treat our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents who’ve suffered from strokes.
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