The likelihood of developing a stroke increases with age due to genetic predisposition, the presence of chronic diseases, and also depends on lifestyle.
However, even those people who are not in the risk group are not immune from stroke, so everyone needs to know about its symptoms in order to react in a timely manner and save the lives of themselves and their loved ones.
Signs of a stroke
A stroke is characterized by a number of symptoms - if you notice them in time, the chances of a favorable outcome will be much higher.
These include:
1. Facial asymmetry.
2. Numbness of the limbs.
3. Speech impairment.
4. Loss of coordination.
5. Sharp headache.
6. Vision problems.
Stroke test
If you feel that you or someone nearby is exhibiting any of the above symptoms, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
And you can confirm (or refute) the signs using a simple test.
1. Try to smile – people with strokes have an asymmetrical smile – one corner of the lips is lowered.
2. Try to raise and hold your arms in one position - if you can’t do this, this is a bad sign.
3. Finally, try to say something: in the case of a stroke, even the easiest phrase turns into a difficult task.
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