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What are the warning signs of a stroke?

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist  ·  February 13, 2026
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Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency. Other signs include sudden severe headache, vision loss, confusion, or trouble walking. Stroke is a medical emergency —...

Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency. Other signs include sudden severe headache, vision loss, confusion, or trouble walking. Stroke is a medical emergency — call 108 or rush to the nearest hospital immediately. Treatment within the golden hour (4.5 hours) can be life-saving.

Dr. Satya Maharshi
Dr. Tummalapalli S A Satya Maharshi
Consultant Medical Gastroenterologist · AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad

DrNB Gastroenterology (NAMS) · MD General Medicine, Gold Medalist. Specialist in advanced endoscopy, EUS, ERCP, GI bleeding, liver and pancreatic disorders. Over 2,000 therapeutic ERCP and 20,000+ endoscopic procedures performed.

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