<s>[INST] How do I know if I’m having a stroke? [/INST] If you experience any sudden changes to your physical ability or mental status, you should seek help immediately because you might be having a stroke. Strokes can present in many different ways but there are a few common signs. A good way to remember the signs of stroke is to think “F.A.S.T”

F – Face drooping to one side or is numb
A – Arm weakness or numbness on one side
S – Speech difficulty, sudden slurred speech or inability to talk
T – Time is vital; call 911 immediately

Other signs or symptoms you may experience are a sudden numbness or weakness of the leg, sudden confusion, sudden vision changes in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, loss of balance, dizziness, and/or a sudden severe headache with no known cause. Source: STROKE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION. Link: https://strokesupportassoc.org/about-stroke/faq/. Field: Neurology. Disease: Stroke </s>