Like a heart attack, a stroke can have potentially fatal outcomes. On the other hand, some stroke warning signs appear as early as one month before the stroke actually occurs. These seven symptoms could potentially save someone’s life.

Strokes occur when a clot blocks or ruptures a blood vessel that carries oxygen to the brain. The brain’s cells begin to die off as a result of the brain receiving insufficient oxygen. Health will be greatly impacted because the affected area of the brain will not be able to perform its functions normally.

Although each person experiences a stroke in a unique way, they all experience an abrupt onset. The most typical symptoms that appear one month prior to a stroke are listed below; if you are experiencing any of these, you should consider speaking with your doctor.

Abrupt weakness or numbness in the arms, legs, or face (usually on one side of the body)
Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting
Unexpected Vision Issues
An intense headache that appears out of the blue
Unexpected Speech and Understanding Difficulties
Unsteadiness and a loss of coordination
Breathlessness