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Do Not Ignore Sudden Numbness: Know The Signs Of A Brain Attack
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News18•07-10-2026, 11:05
Do Not Ignore Sudden Numbness: Know The Signs Of A Brain Attack
- •Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, hand, or leg should not be dismissed as fatigue as it could be a sign of a brain attack.
- •According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases and strokes are leading causes of death worldwide.
- •A stroke occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is cut off or a blood vessel bursts.
- •Common symptoms include slurred speech, blurred vision, loss of balance, and severe headaches without apparent reason.
- •Immediate hospitalization is crucial if stroke symptoms appear, and no medication should be given without a doctor's advice.
Key Questions Answered
The most common stroke symptoms include sudden weakness or numbness in the face, hand, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Other signs are facial drooping, slurred speech or trouble understanding others, sudden blurred vision, severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, and loss of balance.
A TIA, or mini-stroke, occurs when stroke symptoms appear and then resolve on their own within a few minutes or hours. Even if the weakness or vision loss completely disappears, it is a critical warning sign that precedes a major stroke.
The risk of a stroke is significantly increased by unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
