Stroke Signs and Symptoms

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.
 

Unlike events such as a heart attack where there could be obvious signs of discomfort or pain, a silent stroke may include the following symptoms:

• Sudden lack of balance.
• Temporary loss of basic muscle movement (bladder included)
• Slight memory loss.
• Sudden changes in mood or personality.