Doctors show 4 steps to identify whether a 'stroke' is a stroke or not

During a stroke, the brain suddenly stops receiving the blood and oxygen it needs. The most common cause is a blocked artery in the brain, which can lead to disability or death.

Symptoms may come on suddenly like a "stroke" and include facial weakness or limpness of the arms, difficulty speaking, blurred or unclear vision, confusion, and memory loss.

Recognizing the signs of a stroke is crucial as it can be life-threatening. Immediate treatment is needed, as every minute can make a huge difference, according to the Express .

Symptoms may come on suddenly like a "stroke" and include facial weakness or limp arms, difficulty speaking, blurred vision, confusion, and memory loss.

Recognizing the Early Signs of a Stroke: The FAST Test

Because quick recognition and action are so important to saving a stroke victim, doctors have developed a checklist for when someone feels unwell, like they're having a stroke.

Dr. Joe in a recent social media post, shared 4 steps to recognize the signs of a stroke.

This test is called FAST, which stands for the following four letters:

F is for Face: Smile and see if one side of your face droops or distorts.

A is for Arms: Raise both arms and see if one arm falls down.

S is for Speech: Say a short phrase and check for slurred or strange speech.

T is for Time: If the answer to any of these questions is yes, call 911 immediately. Be sure to check the time and write down when the first signs of a stroke appeared.

In his post, Dr. Joe said: This method helps to quickly determine whether a "stroke-like" discomfort is a stroke, allowing for timely medical intervention, which is important to reduce the severity of the stroke and improve the chance of recovery, according to Express.

Some health educators add two more steps to the checklist, called BE FAST (be quick). "B" stands for balance: Check for loss of balance; "E" stands for eyes: Check for loss of vision, blurriness, or blurred vision in one or both eyes, according to WebMD.

Raise both arms and see if one arm falls down?

Other warning signs of stroke

Sometimes a stroke happens slowly, but it can also happen suddenly. In addition to the most common symptoms, the full list may also include:

• Paralysis, especially on one side
• Confusion or difficulty understanding what others say
• Dizzy
• Clumsy or poorly coordinated
• Difficulty walking
• Severe headache of unknown cause
• Loss of smell and taste
• Stiff neck
• Sudden personality change
• Convulsion
• Memory loss
• Faint.

If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 even if you're not sure if it's a stroke.

Women may also have some more unusual symptoms, including hiccups, nausea, chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and rapid heartbeat, according to WebMD .

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