StrokeSymptoms
If you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke, phone 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.
overview
A stroke is a very serious condition where the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off. It needs to be treated in hospital as soon as possible.
symptoms
Common symptoms of a stroke include your face dropping on 1 side, not being able to lift your arms and slurred speech.
causes
A stroke can be caused by either a blood clot in the brain or bleeding in the brain.
treatments_overview
A stroke needs to be treated in hospital as soon as possible. Treatments include medicines to treat blood clots and sometimes brain surgery.
Page last reviewed: 15/08/2019
Next review due: 15/08/2022