A month before a stroke (or “cerebral infarction”), your body can send you signals. Why doctor takes stock.
- A stroke is caused by a sudden cessation of blood circulation in the brain or by the occurrence of an intracerebral hemorrhage.
- The onset of a stroke is sudden, however certain symptoms can appear in the month preceding the attack.
- Consultation with a doctor is necessary if these signs appear.
One in 6 people will one day suffer from a cerebral infarction, a sudden loss of one or more brain functions. This attack is due to a sudden cessation of blood circulation in the brain or the occurrence of an intracerebral hemorrhage.
“A characteristic of strokes is the sudden onset of symptoms. (…) Their intensity may be maximum immediately, or increase over a few minutes or even a few hours,” can we read on the website of theInserm. This stroke occurs suddenly, however several symptoms can occur and announce the arrival of this vascular accident.
What are the early signs of a stroke?
About a month before a stroke, the first symptoms may appear as paralysis or numbness of the face and limbs (especially the arms), affecting only one part of the body. The inability to smile may also indicate a future cerebral infarction. Likewise, a speech disorder, such as difficulty articulating or finding words, using incomprehensible words, or difficulty understanding what one hears, can portend a future stroke.
Patients may also have difficulty understanding their interlocutor. Before an attack, it is also possible to experience vision problems (loss of sight in one eye or double vision) or a sudden loss of balance and coordination. In the weeks before a stroke, you may also feel shortness of breath for no apparent cause or suffer from an intense, sudden and unusual headache, according to theHealth Insurance.
Consult a healthcare professional immediately
If one or more of these signs appear, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional without delay in order to prevent the occurrence of a stroke.
