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A stroke is a serious medical emergency, and recognizing the warning signs can save lives. Occurring regardless of age, gender, or health status, strokes threaten even young and physically fit individuals. To better anticipate and prevent this disease, here are seven symptoms to watch for one month before a potential stroke occurs.
Constantly high blood pressure
Persistent high blood pressure is one of the major indicators of a possible stroke. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, measures the force exerted by blood against the artery walls. If this pressure is persistently high, it can damage blood vessels, making them more likely to narrow, weaken, or even rupture.
This damage can cause an ischemic stroke, due to obstruction, or a hemorrhagic stroke, due to rupture, both types of stroke being largely preventable by controlling blood pressure through a healthy lifestyle and strict adherence to prescribed treatments.
Excessive fatigue
Severe and persistent fatigue, unrelated to physical exertion or lack of sleep, may also indicate a risk of stroke. Often underestimated, this fatigue can result from changes in blood flow to the brain caused by narrowing of the arteries or the formation of clots.
This condition may precede a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain. Symptoms of a TIA are similar to those of a stroke but usually resolve within 24 hours. However, this manifestation is a serious warning of a possible future attack.
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