10 Warning Symptoms of Stroke You Should Never Ignore

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Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death nationwide. Brain damage from strokes can be minimized if they are treated promptly, but it’s common to mistake signs of a stroke for other health problems, which delays treatment. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain either bursts or is obstructed from a blood clot. When this happens, parts of the brain cannot receive necessary oxygen – and cells begin to die.

Around 80 percent of all strokes are preventable. As is the case with every other preventable medical condition, awareness is the key. HERE ARE POSSIBLE SIGNS OF A STROKE TO NEVER IGNORE. The list of symptoms are well organized, you should press the next button below each symptom to move to the next one.

16PREMATURE MENOPAUSE OR MENSTRUATION

As stated, women experience stroke disproportionate to their population numbers – and hormones are a big reason why this is. Research states that either menstruation before age 10 and menopause before age 45 may be tied to increasing stroke risk.