Signs of a Stroke

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke notes these major signs of stroke:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs
• Sudden confusion or trouble speaking or understanding others
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordination
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause

If you think someone is having a stroke, you should call 911 immediately.