What do stroke symptoms feel like?
A stroke caused by a blood clot or bleeding will produce symptoms within seconds.[2] Below are common symptoms associated with the onset of a stroke: • One side of the face droops or sags • Weakness, numbness, and or sudden paralysis particularly on one side of the body or in one part of the body, such as an arm, leg or face • Difficulty seeing in one or both eyes to include double vision, blurring and dimness • Slurred speech or sudden difficulty getting words out • Confusion or difficulty understanding others • Sudden and severe headache • Difficulty or inability to swallow • Sudden disorientation • Difficulty walking, loss of balance, and dizziness[1][2][3][5][6][8]
