The number of esteem-enhancing, or success, incidents on the list equaled the number of esteem depressors, or failure situations. If the child cannot keep his mouth open, use a mouth prop--for example, three or four tongue depressors taped together, a rolled-up moistened washcloth or a rubber doorstop.
Normally, stroke symptoms manifest as slurred speech and numbness. But a fifth of strokes cause dizziness, nausea and unsteadiness. These can often be misdiagnosed as an inner ear infection. The danger is that this can leave the patient vulnerable to more attacks.
A stroke occurs when brain cells start to die from a lack of oxygen-rich blood. Sudden bleeding in the brain can also cause a stroke if brain cells are damaged. Stroke symptoms can include sudden weakness, paralysis or numbness of the face, arms, or legs; and trouble speaking or seeing. Both a stroke and an aneurysm are serious medical conditions that require emergency care.