Often Unrecognized, This Is A Sign That Usually Appears Before Stroke Attacks

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JAKARTA - Stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disturbed or stopped. This disorder can be caused by blood clots (ixemic strokes) or rupture of blood vessels (hemoragic strokes).

This makes brain cells lack oxygen and nutrients, which can cause brain damage and body function disorders. Therefore, a person with a stroke must immediately receive medical assistance.

However, before the stroke occurs, there are early symptoms that usually occur, but are often not realized. Here are some of these signs that must be known for early prevention, quoted from Healthline, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.

1. Unusual headache

Although not occurring in all cases of stroke, sometimes unusual headaches appeared before the attack. 2020 studies of 550 adults experienced centinel headaches before the ixemic stroke in 15 percent of participants.

Certinel headaches are headaches that appear before an event, which in this case can occur up to one week before stroke. This condition is also considered a sign of the sudden rupture of the aneurism.

2. Visibility disorders

Another sign that appears before the stroke attacks is mini stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). TIA is a condition when blood supply to some of the brain has stalled for a while.

One of the symptoms caused by TIA is visual impairment. TIA symptoms will usually disappear within 1 to 24 hours and rarely trigger permanent damage.

3. Difficult to walk

TIA can also cause symptoms of dizziness to difficulty walking. Although in general it gets better quickly, this could be a sign that more serious stroke attacks can occur in the future.

Therefore, it is important to conduct an examination of a doctor to get proper and effective treatment. An earlier examination can reduce the risk of a stroke whose impact can reduce the quality of life if it is handled late.