Posted by: moon3775 | September 7, 2008

Strokes: Signs & Symptoms

Signs and symptoms

When it comes to dealing with someone with may be having a
stroke you are going to want to look at the signs. Make sure
that when you do spot some of the signs and symptoms that
you seek medical attention quickly. You will want to get the
medical attention quickly so that you can help diagnose your
close loved one and that you help them minimize the brain
damage. It is very important that you look for the signs if
the person has been known to take a stroke. If you are
watching or taking care of someone who has had a stroke, it
is more likely that they will have another stroke.

They are many symptoms like a weakness in muscle. Also,
numbness is another common side effect of a stroke. If you
notice that someone who love says that they can’t feel
their one side of their body or specific body part, they may
be in risk of taking a stroke from a blood clot or they may
have taken a stroke. There are also side effects like
vibrations. You may seem to not be able to stop quivering.
You also have to keep in mind that these are not signs of
just a stroke, but it could be tons of things. That is why
these are just signs that you need to get medical attention.

Some of the things that you will have to deal with after you
take a stroke include things like altered taste buds. In
fact, some people find that they are unable to taste
anything.  They also find that there other senses are
affected as well. They may have troubles with the vision
because their eyes tend to drop and their eye muscles become
weak. You will also notice a decrease in sensation in your
face and muscle weakness in the face as well. This is why
some people will hold their mouth a certain way (droopy) and
why some people cannot make expressions like smiling or
frowning. Some people also are unable to more their tongue
side to side or any other direction. This is why most people
who take a stroke may loose their ability to speak. Not only
will you find that you will lose body movement, but other
things as well.

When you take a stroke you lose control over your body and
have some brain damage. It is important that you try to help
out your loved ones by calling 9-1-1 for emergency
assistance. If you notice the signs you should be able to
make a difference in the effects of the stroke and possibly
save their life. Strokes are very serious and you will want
to make sure that you recognize the signs.


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