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5+ Early Stroke Warnings in Women That Are Easy to Miss
2. Vision problems in one or both eyes.
Sudden blurry vision, double vision, or even temporary vision loss can be a red flag for a stroke. For women, these changes may come on subtly — like difficulty reading or feeling like “something’s off” with their eyesight. It can be easy to brush off as eye strain, tiredness, or needing new glasses.
In contrast, men tend to experience more dramatic vision changes that prompt faster action, while women might delay care, chalking it up to fatigue or screen time.
3. Unexplained nausea or vomiting.
While there can be many causes for nausea, including just eating a bad meal, it’s also a key stroke symptom. Women experiencing a stroke may develop sudden nausea, dizziness, or vomiting—especially if the stroke affects the back of the brain, where balance and coordination are controlled.
This symptom can easily be dismissed as food poisoning, the flu, or even anxiety. Men, however, are far less likely to report nausea as a primary stroke symptom. Instead, they often experience more textbook signs like arm weakness or facial drooping.
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