4. Visual disturbances or loss of coordination
Blurred vision, difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, or trouble walking straight can be negative symptoms of an impending stroke.
✔ Why is this happening?
A stroke impairs the brain's ability to process visual information and maintain balance.
🚨 How to recognize it:
A person may suddenly experience trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
They may stumble, feel dizzy, or lose their balance.
They may appear disoriented and unable to walk normally.
💡 What to do:
Help the person sit up to prevent them from falling.
Call an ambulance immediately.
Do not give the child any food, drink or medication until emergency services arrive.
What to do in case of a stroke? RAPID INTERVENTION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE!
🚨 Use the FAST method to solve your stroke problem:
✅ F – Drooping face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A – Arm weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm droop? S – Speech difficulties: Ask the person to say a simple sentence. Does the person have trouble speaking? T – Emergency call 112: If you notice any of these symptoms, call the emergency services 112 immediately!
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💡 Why time is important:
- Every second counts: brain cells begin to die within minutes.
- Timely medical intervention can prevent permanent disabilities.
- Treatment of stroke, for example with anticoagulants, is most effective within 3 hours of symptom onset.
