Five 'silent' stroke symptoms to be aware of – can be 'far more damaging'

“During any time, if any of these silent symptoms are noticed, an ambulance should be called immediately,” it says.

“Even if the individual claims that the symptoms are no longer apparent, medical help should be sought as soon as possible in case delayed complications arise following a stroke.”

The most common symptoms of a stroke to be aware of using the act FAST acronym are:

Face – The face may have dropped on one side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.

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