Temporary Loss of Function
- numbness, loss of all feeling, or inability to move part or all of one side of the body
- confusion or altered behavior, such as the inability to fully rouse a person from sleep, or unusually aggressive or combative behavior
- sudden dimness, blurring, loss of vision in one or both eyes, or double vision
- inability to speak, difficulty speaking, or difficulty understanding speech
- inability to or difficulty walking or standing
- headache, which is severe and in a specific area, without another apparent cause
- dizziness or loss of balance with nausea or vomiting
- fainting or loss of consciousness
- sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or paralysis in your face, arm, or leg, especially on only one side of your body
- sudden vision changes
- sudden trouble speaking
- sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements
- sudden problems with walking or balance
- a sudden, severe headache that is differenct from past headaches
symptoms are the same as those listed above, but you may have other symptoms
- severe headache, sometimes in a pecific area
- nausea and vomiting
- neck stiffness
- dizziness, seizures, or changes in mental state, such as irritability, confusion, and possibly unconsciousness
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Are the words slurred? Can he or she repeat the sentence correctly? Time: If the person shows any of these symptoms, time is important. Call 9-1-1. Note the time you experienced your first symptom. This information is important to your health care provider and can affect treatment decisions."
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