What are the 5 warning signs of a stroke?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Sudden onset of weakness or numbness on one side of the body. Sudden speech difficulty or confusion. Sudden difficulty seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden onset of dizziness, trouble walking or loss of balance. Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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What happens when you have a stroke?

Paralysis,numbness,trouble speaking, slurred speech, lack of balance

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I've been dealing with a bulging disc at L4 L5 S1 on my right side, and I used to get this electric shock-like pain down my right leg when sleeping, walking, or sneezing. But now the pain has switched to my left leg in the same area, and the worst part is I'm getting that shooting current-like pain in my left front thigh joint when walking. Is there any way this can heal completely without needing surgery?

Your symptoms suggest bilateral nerve involvement. Non-surgical options like physiotherapy, posture correction, and medications can help, but MRI and expert evaluation are essential.

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My dad had a stroke and the doctors found an infarction in his brain. Now they're recommending surgery is this really necessary or are there other options we should consider first?

It's understandable to be concerned about your dad's health and the recommended surgery. Not all stroke treatments require surgery, and other options should be considered first. Surgery is usually reserved for specific situations, especially those related to bleeding or severe blockages in the brain.

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