Stroke is very common thing that happens not only to elderly people, but it can affect anyone no matter their age. That is why it is of great significance to recognize the symptoms and the signs that the body is sending and to take some action to prevent that.
Here are the 10 symptoms of a stroke:
1. Sudden headache or vertigo
In women younger than 45, vertigo is a symptom of a stroke, and it is very common. In case you are experiencing vertigo, you should immediately consult your doctor.
2. Loss of balance and trouble walking
Another symptom of a stroke is a sudden feeling of weakness and sluggishness in the lower and upper extremities. It can also cause collapse or paralysis. There is a test that you can do to check this, just spread the arms and hold them with your palms up for 10 seconds. If you cannot hold them and one falls, that means that you have weakened muscles.
3. Headaches and migraines
Stroke can also cause a severe headache. There have been conducted many studies and they showed that 588 participants who suffered a sharp headache were mostly young people who have migraines. Migraines are more common for women.
Fatigue is also more common symptom for women than men, as well as disorientation, and confusion. And they are all symptoms of a stroke.