A month before the bottle cap falls off: Warning signs you shouldn’t ignore
Given that a stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention, what many people don’t know is that the body may send warning signals about its imminence before it can actually take effect.
The following are the most prominent symptoms that may occur about a month before a stroke:
🧠 1. Persistent dizziness
Feeling dizzy for no reason, or a clear sense of lightheadedness, may be due to impaired blood flow to the body.
🗣️ 2. Difficulty speaking or understanding speech
If you notice difficulty expressing yourself, your words slurring, or that you don’t understand what others are saying as you normally would, this could be an early warning sign.
👁️ 3. Temporary Blurred or Blind Eye
Blurred vision, or decreased vision in one or both eyes, is a common symptom before a stroke and is sometimes overlooked.
💪 4. Weakness or Numbness in a Diagnosis
Numbness or weakness in the arm, especially if it’s on one side of the body, is a warning sign to remove the pen.
🧍 5. Severe, unexplained headache
A persistent, urgent condition may be a sign of an impending stroke, especially if it’s unexpected or related to your mind.
🧓 6. Changes in Mental Status and Concentration
Fatigue, distractibility, or a change in behavior may be signs of a lack of oxygen in the body.
❤️ 7. Heart or Breathing Problems
A heart rhythm disorder, or shortness of breath without apparent exertion, may indicate circulatory problems that can lead to a stroke.
🩺 When should you see a doctor?
If you or someone close to you notice any of these symptoms, don’t wait for them to worsen; consult a specialist immediately. This can prevent the disease from occurring early or prevent the consumption of the carbonated beverages that cause it.
✅ How do you handle yourself?
- Keep your blood pressure within normal limits.
- Monitor wide blood pressure ranges.
- Follow a healthy diet, avoid smoking.
- Practice self-isolation.
