Health Talk - Stroke

Hi, i'm belinda sanderson, director of quality at baptist memorial hospital, golden triangle.

Last time we discussed the f.a.s.t.

Method of identifying a stroke.

Tonight i want to review some additional ways to tell if you or someone else is having a stroke.

If you or anyone else is experiencing these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

Sudden numbness sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body sudden confusion sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech sudden trouble seeing sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes sudden trouble walking sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination sudden severe hi, i'm belinda sanderson, director of quality at baptist memorial hospital, golden triangle.

Last time we discussed the f.a.s.t.

Method of identifying a stroke.

Tonight i want to review some additional ways to tell if you or someone else is having a stroke.

If you or anyone else is experiencing these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

Sudden numbness sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body sudden confusion sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech sudden trouble seeing sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes sudden trouble walking sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination sudden severe headache sudden severe headache with no known cause.be prepared a transient ischemic attack is often called a mini-stroke, but it is really a major warning sign.

A tia is a temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain.

Since it doesn't cause permanent damage, it's often ignored.

But this is a big mistake.

Tias may signal a full- blown stroke ahead.

When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better.

That's because prompt treatment may make the difference between life and death - or the difference between a full recovery and long-term disability.

Symptoms join us next time for health talk with baptist as we discuss steps to take to lower your risk of having a stroke.