EARLY WARNING SIGNS THAT MAY APPEAR BEFORE A STROKE

These symptoms can happen suddenly and disappear just as quickly:

• Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
• Sudden dizziness or balance problems
• Trouble speaking or understanding words
• Vision changes or blurred vision
• Severe unexplained headache
• Facial drooping
• Sudden confusion
• Extreme fatigue

Do not ignore these signs simply because they go away.

HOW STROKE WARNING SIGNS OFTEN APPEAR IN MEN

Men are more likely to experience the “classic” stroke symptoms people usually recognize.

Common signs in men include:

• One-sided weakness
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty walking
• Sudden loss of coordination
• Facial drooping
• Chest pressure combined with neurological symptoms

Because the symptoms can appear more obvious, strokes in men are sometimes recognized faster.