3 Strange Symptoms of Stroke You Might Not Expect

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The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and blood flow can’t reach the region that controls a particular body function, that part of the body won’t work as it should. 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 3 strange symptoms that can suggest stroke.

2Difficult breathing

Any, we repeat any, problems with breathing are a medical emergency – period. There may be any number of reasons why you can’t breathe, and all of them require a trip to the ER.