Customer question:
How can we recognize a stroke in ourselves? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Recognizing the signs of a stroke is critical to taking quick action and minimizing potential brain damage. It is essential to know that the symptoms of a stroke appear suddenly.
Use the "FAST":
Test to identify a stroke in yourself or others
- F - Face: check the person's face. Ask her to smile. Is the face asymmetrical? Does one side of the facelift less than the other?
- A-Arms: ask the person to raise both arms. Can he keep his hands up? Is one arm going down?
- S - Speech: ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Listen to see if he has trouble pronouncing words or forming meaningful sentences. Is speech slurred?
- T - Time: if you notice any of the above signs, immediately call emergency medical help (for example, in Slovenia, call 112). It is essential to get medical help as soon as possible.
In addition to the "FAST" test, pay attention to other stroke symptoms, such as:
- problems with walking or balance
- vision problems, such as loss of vision on one side or blurred vision
- severe headache that comes on suddenly
- dizziness or loss of consciousness
Interesting reading: Kap
Interesting reading: Stroke recovery forum
