A Month Before a Stroke, Your Body Warns You: 10 Signs Not to Ignore

Doctors warn that in many cases, warning signs may appear weeks or even months in advance. Paying attention to these symptoms and seeking medical advice can save your life.

Here are 10 symptoms not to ignore:

  1. Visual, auditory, or olfactory hallucinations – unusual sensory experiences should be taken seriously.

  2. Extreme exhaustion – persistent fatigue without explanation.

  3. Facial paralysis or drooping – even slight asymmetry in the face.

  4. Tunnel vision – loss of peripheral vision.

  5. Loss of coordination – clumsiness, difficulty walking, or sudden imbalance.

  6. Speech difficulties – slurred words, trouble forming sentences, or confusion.

  7. Unexplained headaches – especially if you are not prone to migraines.

  8. Sudden memory loss or confusion – difficulty recalling information or concentrating.

  9. High blood pressure spikes – sudden, unusual increases.

  10. Numbness or weakness in the body – especially if it affects only one side.

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