10 Stroke Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Sudden Paralysis
Sudden paralysis is one of the better-known symptoms of a stroke. It will usually occur in just one side of the body and will often be noticeable in the face. One side of the patient’s face will appear to be drooped while the other half will appear as it normally would. They might also have difficulty lifting an arm or moving their leg.
This symptom is a clear sign that something is very wrong and that you should get the patient to an emergency room immediately. Even if the patient protests and says they don’t want to make a fuss, you should still get them help straightaway.
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