Sunday, May 23, 2010

Unique Symptoms in Women

Women and Stroke


Unique Symptoms in Women

It is important to recognize stroke symptoms and act quickly.
Common stroke symptoms seen in both men and women:
Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg -- especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden severe headache with no known cause

Women may report unique stroke symptoms:
sudden face and limb pain
sudden hiccups
sudden nausea
sudden general weakness
sudden chest pain
sudden shortness of breath
sudden palpitations

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