A stroke occurs when the blood flow to a particular area of the brain is interrupted, causing the brain cells to die. This can cause serious brain damage or even death.

It is essential to know the signs and symptoms of a stroke to receive immediate medical attention as the earlier the treatment, the better the chances of a full recovery. Here are 30 ways to determine if you are having a stroke.

1. Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg

If you experience sudden numbness or weakness on one side of your face, arm, or leg, then it could be a sign of a stroke. One side of your body may feel weak or droopy.

2. Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding

You may experience confusion or a sudden inability to speak or understand other people’s speech. This can be caused by the stroke affecting the language centers in your brain.

3. Sudden trouble seeing

If you experience sudden blurred or blackened vision in one or both eyes, it could be a sign of a stroke. You may also experience double vision.

4. Sudden severe headache

A sudden severe headache, often described as the worst headache of your life, accompanied by vomiting, dizziness, or altered consciousness could be a sign of a stroke.

5. Sudden trouble walking

You may experience sudden trouble walking, a loss of balance, or coordination. You may also experience dizziness or a sudden fall.

6. Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of your body

If you experience sudden weakness or numbness on one side of your body, including your face, arms, or legs, it could be a sign of a stroke.

7. Loss of bladder or bowel control

If you experience a sudden loss of bladder or bowel control, it may be a sign of a stroke.

8. Difficulty swallowing

Sudden difficulty swallowing or a feeling like food is stuck in your throat may be a sign of a stroke.

9. Personality or behavioral changes

You may experience a sudden change in your personality or behavior, such as becoming more aggressive, confused, or withdrawn. This can be caused by the stroke affecting certain parts of your brain.

10. Sudden fatigue or tiredness

You may experience sudden fatigue or tiredness, even if you haven’t been doing anything physically exerting. This can be caused by the stroke affecting your energy levels.

11. Nausea or vomiting

If you experience sudden nausea or vomiting, it could be a sign of a stroke. This can be caused by the stroke affecting your digestive system.

12. Sensory deficits

You may experience sudden sensory deficits, such as a loss of feeling in your arms or legs. You may also experience a tingling or pins and needles sensation.

13. Changes in vision or visual perception

You may experience sudden changes in your visual perception, such as seeing double or blurred vision. You may also experience sudden blindness in one or both eyes.

14. Sudden memory loss or confusion

If you experience sudden memory loss or confusion, it could be a sign of a stroke. This can be caused by the stroke affecting your memory centers in your brain.

15. Loss of consciousness

If you lose consciousness suddenly, it could be a sign of a stroke. This is more common in severe strokes or hemorrhages.

16. Drooping on one side of the face

You may experience a sudden droop on one side of your face. This can be caused by nerve damage due to the stroke.

17. Arm weakness

You may experience sudden weakness or numbness in your arms; you may also lose coordination for fine motor skills such as grasping objects or writing.

18. Sudden vocalization difficulty

You may have trouble speaking suddenly and can’t find your words. This can be caused by a stroke in the speech centers of your brain.

19. Coordination difficulty

You may experience coordination difficulties. You might have trouble with your gait or walking fluidly without tripping or stumbling.

20. Sudden onset of confusion

You may experience sudden confusion, hallucination, or difficulty comprehending speech or other sounds.

21. Difficulty with balance

You may have trouble balancing, especially in narrow or crowded places, such as stairs, public transport, or in a crowded market or park.

22. Visual disturbances

You might experience visual disturbances such as double vision, decreased visual acuity, or blackened or blurred vision.

23. Difficulty in swallowing

You may have sudden difficulty swallowing, even swallowing saliva. This can be caused by a stroke affecting your swallowing reflexes.

24. Rapid heart rate

You may experience an increased heart rate was after being perfectly normal. A sudden increase in heart rate indicates that your body is under stress, which could be the result of a stroke.

25. Breathlessness

You may experience sudden shortness of breath. This is caused by the stroke affecting the part of your brain responsible for controlling your breathing.

26. Headache with nausea or vomiting

If you experience a sudden, severe headache accompanied by nausea or vomiting, then it could be a sign of a stroke. This symptom could indicate that you are experiencing a bleeding stroke.

27. Sudden difficulty with fine motor control

You may experience sudden difficulty with fine motor control, such as an inability to button a shirt, putting on nail polish, or pouring a drink without spilling.

28. Feelings of weakness

You may experience sudden feelings of weakness in your body. This could be focused on a particular area such as your arm or leg. It may also be a more general feeling that encompasses your whole body.

29. Dizziness or vertigo

You may experience dizzy or have vertigo or spinning sensations. You might feel as if the world is spinning, and you’re losing balance.

30. Sudden difficulty with basic motor functions

You may experience sudden difficulty with basic motor functions, such as walking, standing, or holding an object. This could be the result of a stroke affecting key parts of your brain.