Symptoms

Symptoms

The main symptoms of stroke are:

Face drooping

If the person tries to smile, does one side of the face droop?

Arm weakness

If the person tries to raise both their arms, does one arm drift downward?

Speech difficulty

If the person tries to repeat a simple phrase, is their speech slurred or strange?

Time to call 122

Any of these signs are observed, contact the emergency services.

Other symptoms of stroke are: headache, depression, bowel control problems, paralysis.