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What Are
The Warning Signs of
a Stroke ?
By: Gene Smith
© Copyright 2007
to Present
All Rights Reserved
If you ever notice yourself or someone you may
be with experiencing any of the following signs for a stroke you
will not want to hesitate to
CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY !!!
You will want to get yourself or them to the
hospital right away. Make sure that you pay close attention to the
9-1-1 dispatcher so that you can get yourself or your loved one
immediate attention.
You will notice that there will be a sudden numbness in the face,
arms, and legs.
Most of the time it will be on one side of the
body.
The reason it will be on one side of the body
is usually either the right or left side of the brain will be
affected by a sudden blood rush to the brain or the lack of oxygen.
You will also notice that the person will
become suddenly confused, or it may just be trouble speaking or
understanding who they are and what they are doing.
This can be trouble, because many people will
begin to panic and get out of hand.
You will also notice that the person will have
trouble seeing in one or both of the eyes.
In fact, all of the senses will become affected
by the stroke.
If you notice that someone close to you is
losing their balance or has a lack of coordination all of a sudden,
it might be because they are having a stroke.
There are some people who will feel a sudden
migraine for no reason, or their head will suddenly begin to hurt.
You will want to be prepared for an emergency
if you notice any of the signs that were stated above.
It is important for their health, because they
may not be experiencing a stroke, but it might be something else
that is just as serious.
You should always have a list of emergency contact numbers next to
the phone for your own personal safety.
Make sure that when caring for someone at risk
for a stroke (because they had one before or a mini stroke) that you
keep all your doctor names and phone numbers close at hand so that
you can ask questions without wasting time.
You will find that the hospital will be the
primary number, but you will also find that the medical facility
that your doctor prescribes to you will also be a number that you
will want to know quickly.
You will want to put these numbers by the phone
and possibly in your purse or wallet for safekeeping and for access
to the numbers quickly.
Keep in mind that not all of the warning signs could be because you
are having a stroke or someone that you love is having a stroke.
It could be something less serious, or it could
be something just as serious as a stroke.
You will still want to treat the situation as
if you are having a stroke.
It is important to keep in mind that something
serious is happening and getting the medical treatment needed as
quickly as possible should be first and foremost in your mind.
About the Author:
Gene Smith is a firm believer in the old saying
"Healthy Living Means Living Longer"
He has recently set up a website that will focus on getting this
very same message out to all who are concerned about their own
personal health and wellness.
In today's insanely fast paced and multi-tasked society, it's very
easy for us to slip into the habit of not providing our body with
the proper nutrition needed to keep it running like the well oiled
machine that God designed it to be. Consequently, this poor
nutrition leads to high blood pressure, strokes and even fatal heart
attacks along with many other illnesses.
For a very informative and free report on frequently asked questions
about strokes and their effects on the body, just visit this page:
http://www.esp-publishing.com/Stroke-F.A.Q's
Permission to re-print the above article is granted as long as the author's name
and resource box remain intact.
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