Strokes are extremely dangerous. You must therefore remain vigilant and consult a doctor as soon as you notice one of these warning signs.

Every year, strokes claim many victims. It is a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain due to a blood clot . At this point, the cells will no longer be irrigated and supplied with oxygen and will begin to decline. This will have serious consequences for the body and it will be necessary to quickly receive care. If the strokes seem to come on suddenly, some signals may come about a month before.

The different types of stroke

Be aware that there is not just one kind of stroke, but there are two or even three types:

ischemic stroke

Also called cerebral infarction, it accounts for 85% of stroke cases . It is therefore the most common type of stroke. If the artery that supplies blood to the brain becomes clogged with cholesterol-rich plaque (atherosclerosis), it is cerebral thrombosis. If it’s a blood clot obstructing it, it’s called a cerebral embolism.

hemorrhagic stroke

Less common, hemorrhagic stroke affects 15% of stroke cases. The main cause comes from a ruptured aneurysm. According to the Ministry of Health , “tumours, hypertensive crises and various bleeding disorders can also lead to cerebral hemorrhages”.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

This third type of cerebral accident is not a stroke in the proper sense. Indeed, it is called a transient ischemic attack if the element that blocks the artery resolves itself , without leaving any sequelae. As for the symptoms, if they are identical to those of a stroke , their duration does not exceed a few seconds or even a few minutes, and then they completely disappear. It is for these reasons that transient ischemic attack (TIA) is difficult to detect and can even be assimilated to a malaise. But it is important to remain vigilant and contact 15 if this happens, as it still carries a risk of stroke .

To help with the rapid management of a stroke, discover the warning signs that can detect a stroke , a month before it occurs.

Sign of a stroke: body weakness or numbness

This is evidenced in the face , arms and legs . Usually it affects only the right or left side of the body because the stroke affects only one hemisphere of the brain. So one of the signs that can be alarming is that of a smile that will seem weaker on one side of the mouth or numbness in the arm.

Fainting can result from a stroke

Other alarming factors can be dizziness , a “spinning” feeling, fainting and even blackouts . Even if they are not necessarily synonymous with stroke, they reflect a significant health problem and, as a precaution, it is better to consult a doctor.

A stroke affects vision

It can happen that before a stroke, sudden vision problems are triggered. You can see blurred , have a sensation of glare or even lose the sight of colors or go on to blindness .

Headaches can indicate a stroke

Sometimes very violent and unexpected headaches can strike. They can be so intense that they are accompanied by vomiting. Beyond a simple migraine , they can be harbingers of a stroke.

Loss of coordination that results from the onset of stroke

Before a stroke, it is possible that one is suddenly dizzy , that one can no longer move as usual. It can affect a specific part of the body or all of it. There may also be difficulty speaking or finding words .

Being short of breath: a potential sign of stroke

In some cases, being short of breath in a situation where you are not used to being, without special or minimal effort , can also be a warning sign of a stroke.

If you have the slightest doubt about your state of health, do not hesitate to contact a professional.