are due to interruption of the blood supply to part of your
brain. They occur suddenly and differ depending on the part of
the brain affected. Multiple symptoms generally arise together
because the blood vessel that is blocked may supply a large
enough area of the brain to include multiple functions. Anything
your brain does may be affected. Blood Supply and Lack of Blood
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most common symptoms include: - Sudden weakness or numbness of
the face, arm or leg (usually occurring on one side of the body)
- Sudden onset of confusion, difficulty swallowing, difficulty
speaking or understanding what others are saying - Blurry,
dimming, or no vision in one or both eyes - Dizziness, falling,
or loss of balance - Severe or unusual headache Call for
emergency medical help immediately. Brain tissue dies quickly
when deprived of oxygen. But, there is a brief window of
opportunity to reverse some of the damage. Strokes are
classified according to their course in