There are a number of 'tell-tale' signs that you may not know of
A warning has been issued in order to increase awareness of 'tell-tale' signs of a stroke that do not feature on the FAST list.
Across the UK, more than 100,000 people suffer a stroke each year - an average of one every five minutes - with 38,000 losing their lives. Sudden numbness on one side of the body Numbness in the hand, arm, leg or part of the face is a common sign of a stroke. It is important to remember that this does not necessarily mean a stroke is happening, but if this symptom appears alongside any of those under the FAST acronym, medical attention should be sought immediately.
Top Health Stories Today Loss of sight in one or both eyes Blurred vision or complete loss of vision in one or both eyes is a less commonly recognised symptoms. Between 15,000 and 25,000 people who suffer a stroke every year present with dizziness or vertigo symptoms, according to one 2016 study.
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