A stroke doesn’t always strike without warning.
While some occur suddenly and without preamble, many are preceded by subtle—but significant—symptoms that can appear days, even weeks in advance. These early signals aren’t random. They’re your body’s urgent message: something is wrong. Ignoring them could mean missing a critical window to prevent permanent brain damage—or worse.
Time is everything.
Every minute counts. The faster a stroke is treated, the greater the chance of survival and full recovery. In fact, prompt medical intervention can mean the difference between walking away and lifelong disability.
Understanding what a stroke truly is—and recognizing its quiet warnings—could save your life or someone you love.
🧠 What Is a Stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, cutting off oxygen to vital brain cells. Within minutes, those cells begin to die.
There are three main types:
Ischemic Stroke (87% of cases)
Caused by a blood clot or plaque blocking an artery in the brain—the most common form.
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Occurs when a weakened blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding inside the brain.
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) – “Mini-Stroke”
A temporary blockage that resolves on its own. Though symptoms may fade, it’s not harmless.
🔔 10 Warning Signs That May Appear Weeks Before a Stroke
These symptoms often come and go, which is why they’re so easily dismissed. But don’t be fooled. Even brief episodes deserve immediate attention.
1. Sudden Headaches with No Clear Cause
Not just any headache—this one feels different.
It strikes like thunder: sudden, severe, explosive. Often described as the “worst headache of my life.”
May be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.
👉 Most commonly linked to hemorrhagic strokes.
2. Unexplained Dizziness or Loss of Balance
Feeling wobbly, unsteady, or as if the room is spinning.
Happens without triggers like ear infections or vertigo.
Often paired with difficulty walking or coordinating movements.
3. Vision Changes in One or Both Eyes
Blurred vision, double vision, or sudden loss of sight—even if only for seconds.
Can affect one eye or both.
📌 May signal reduced blood flow to the optic nerve or visual cortex.
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