A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted. Blood supply may be reduced or completely blocked.

Symptoms will vary as different parts of the brain control different parts of our body, these symptoms will depend on the part of the brain affected and the amount of damage.

Below are common symptoms:

• Confusion
• Difficulty Understanding
• Dizziness
• Loss of Balance
• Numbness
• Severe Headache
• Trouble Speaking/Walking
• Change in Vision
• Face Droop
• Weakness

There are 3 main types of stroke transient ischemic attack (TIA), ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke. Treatment is based on the type of stroke.

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