Stroke Signs and Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of a stroke can vary greatly depending on the type of stroke that has occurred. An embolic clot is a type of Ischemic stroke. The symptoms of a stroke caused by an embolic clot can be severe and are sudden in onset.
The symptoms related to this type of stroke may include the following:
- Numbness or weakness that occurs on one side of the body
- Comprehension difficulty or trouble with speaking
- Dizziness or lack of coordination
- Blindness or hearing loss, occurring on one side of the body
- Confusion
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Seizure
- Severe migraine-like headache.
The symptoms related to an intracranial hemorrhagic stroke appear suddenly and become worse as time passes.
- Confusion
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Severe headache