infarction—obstruction of blood supply to the brain. (7)
Loss of Balance
Sudden dizziness, lack of coordination, or loss of balance are common stroke symptoms and should be taken seriously. 6. Difficult to Walk
Sudden numbness or tingling anywhere in the body (“pins and needles”) or instability and trouble with normal walking can be signs of a stroke. (9)
Facial Paralysis
This is probably the best-known symptom of stroke. Sudden numbness/weakness/paralysis of one side of the face, arm, or leg can tell you a stroke is in progress.
“Try to raise both your arms over your head at the same time. If one arm begins to fall, you may be having a stroke. Similarly, one side of your mouth may droop when you try to smile,” warns the Mayo Clinic.
Headache
A normal headache feels like a dull squeeze of the head and occurs with no other symptoms of
