What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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1)Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body,2)Sudden speech difficulty or confusion, 3)Sudden difficulty seeing,4)Sudden onset of dizziness, trouble walking or loss of balance, 5) severe headache

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Answered 04/07/2025

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