5+ Early Stroke Warnings in Women That Are Easy to Miss

Stroke symptoms in women can be quiet and unexpected — often mistaken for stress, anxiety, or fatigue. But these subtle signs can be just as deadly. Here are some often-overlooked warnings every woman should know.

1. Sudden hiccups.

For many women, one of the most surprising stroke symptoms is persistent hiccups. While hiccups are usually harmless, they can sometimes be a neurological response to a stroke affecting the brainstem. Women are more likely to experience this symptom, often alongside chest discomfort, nausea, or an unusual sensation in the throat.

Men, on the other hand, rarely report hiccups as an early stroke sign, making this a symptom that is often overlooked in wome

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