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Doctor names three signs that appear few days before stroke

Doctor names three signs that appear few days before stroke Photo: What are the early signs of a stroke (Freepik)

A doctor has identified some early signs that may indicate an impending stroke. For example, in the UK, a stroke occurs every five minutes, amounting to about 100,000 cases per year.

Here are the early signs of this condition, according to TikTok doctor Eric Berg.

What are the early signs of a stroke

According to the specialist, there are three early warning signs of a stroke, emphasizing that these are not the same as the symptoms of a stroke that have already begun, such as drooping on one side of the face and inability to move one of the arms and legs.

The first sign is a severe headache.

Dr. Berg explained that the first signs of a stroke are somewhat different, noting that since it causes a clot to form in the brain, one would experience significant pressure on this organ, which would manifest as a severe headache.

According to Dr. Berg, another early sign that a stroke may be imminent is severe nausea or vomiting.

Thirdly, in the doctor's opinion, persistent hiccups accompanied by chest pain may be a signal of a stroke threat.

Other doctors also mention warning signs such as loss or changes in vision, sudden dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, feelings of confusion or difficulty understanding things, as well as numbness or weakness on one side of the body.

Certain symptoms may be precursors to a stroke, with some experts suggesting they may appear up to a week before a stroke occurs. However, in many cases, these warning signs can appear suddenly.

According to Dr. Berg, to prevent a stroke, it is necessary to consume an adequate amount of vitamin E in the form of tocotrienols.

Additionally, he advised taking magnesium and following a low-carbohydrate diet. Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that every 100 mg/day increase in magnesium intake is associated with a 2% reduction in the risk of stroke.

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