<s>[INST] HOW DO YOU KNOW IF SOMEONE IS HAVING A STROKE? [/INST] The initial symptoms can vary from person to person; but there are three common warning signs of stroke. The acronym F.A.S.T. was developed to help people remember these symptoms:

Face – In particular a facial droop. Can the person smile properly? Does one side of their mouth or one eye seem droopy?

Arms – Can they raise both arms in front of them? Does one arm drift downward if they try? Is one arm weak or numb?

Speech – Is their speech slurred?

Time – If you or someone around you is suffering from any of the above symptoms you need to seek immediate medical assistance. It’s time to call 999 and report a suspected stroke.

Other symptoms/early warning signs of stroke in adults can include:-

A severe headache which comes on suddenly
Blurred vision / sudden loss of vision
Dizziness
Confusion
Difficulty swallowing
Balance and co-ordination problems
Difficulty understanding and communicating with others
Paralysis of one side of the body
In children and babies some warning signs of stroke are the same as those seen in adults, but these may present differently and so it is important to aware of these, especially for babies and toddlers who are unable to communicate the difficulties they are experiencing.  Stroke symptoms to look out for in infants and children include:

Limb weakness, which may present as difficulty standing or walking (particularly on one side or stopping using a particular limb)
Drowsiness
Difficulty swallowing
Increased dribbling
Severe headache
Behavioural changes
Seizures
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Difficulty focusing eyes Source: ENABLE LAW . Link: https://www.enablelaw.com/news/expert-opinion/10-frequently-asked-questions-about-strokes/. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>