Doctors show 4 steps to identify whether a 'stroke' is a stroke or not

During a stroke, the brain suddenly stops receiving the blood and oxygen it needs. The most common cause is a blocked artery in the brain, which can lead to disability or death.

Symptoms may come on suddenly like a "stroke" and include facial weakness or limpness in the arms, difficulty speaking, blurred or unclear vision, confusion, and memory loss.

Recognizing the signs of a stroke is vital as it can be life-threatening. Immediate treatment is needed, as every minute can make a huge difference, according to the Express .

Symptoms may come on suddenly like a "stroke" and include facial weakness or limp arms, difficulty speaking, blurred vision, confusion and memory loss.

Recognizing the Early Signs of Stroke: The FAST Test

Because quick recognition and action are so important to saving a stroke victim, doctors have developed a checklist for when someone feels "wind-stroke-like" discomfort.

Dr. Joe in a recent social media post shared 4 steps to recognize the signs of a stroke.

This test is called FAST, which stands for the following four letters:

F is for Face: Smile and see if one side of your face droops or contorts.

A is for Arms: Raise both arms and see if one arm falls down.

S is for Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech.

T is for Time: If the answer to any of these questions is “yes,” call 911 immediately. Be sure to check the time and write down when you first started experiencing symptoms of a stroke.

In his post, Dr. Joe said: This method helps to quickly determine whether a "stroke"-like discomfort is a stroke, allowing for timely medical intervention, which is important to reduce the severity of a stroke and improve the chance of recovery, according to Express.

Some healtheducators add two more steps to the checklist, called BE FAST (be quick): "B" stands for balance: Check for loss of balance; "E" stands for eyes: Check for loss of vision, blurriness in one or both eyes, according to WebMD.

Raise both arms and see if one arm falls down?

Other warning signs of stroke

Sometimes a stroke happens slowly, but it can also happen suddenly. In addition to the most common symptoms, the full list may also include:

• Paralysis, especially on one side
• Confusion or difficulty understanding what others say
• Dizzy
• Clumsy or poorly coordinated
• Difficulty walking
• Severe headache of unknown cause
• Loss of smell and taste
• Stiff neck
• Sudden personality change
• Convulsion
• Amnesia
• Faint.

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 even if you are not sure if it is a stroke.

Women may also have some more unusual symptoms, including hiccups, nausea, chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat, according to WebMD .

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