Before anything else, it’s important to understand one key fact:

A stroke cannot be reliably predicted weeks in advance based on vague or general symptoms alone.

However, your body can sometimes send serious warning signals shortly before a stroke happens—and recognizing them can save a life.

What Is a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either بسبب blockage أو rupture في أحد الأوعية الدموية.

Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes, which makes immediate action critical.

The Most Important Warning Signs (Act Immediately)

Health professionals use a simple method called BE FAST to identify stroke symptoms:

• B – Balance: sudden dizziness or loss of coordination
• E – Eyes: sudden vision problems (blurred, double, or loss of sight)
• F – Face: one side of the face drooping when smiling
• A – Arms: weakness or numbness, especially on one side
• S – Speech: slurred, confused, or difficult speech
• T – Time: call emergency services immediately

These are not symptoms to ignore or monitor—they require urgent action.

Continue reading to understand the warning signs that may appear days before a stroke →