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Unique Symptoms in Women

Posted: Sept. 1, 2006

It is important to recognize stroke symptoms and act quickly.

Women may report these unique stroke symptoms:

  • sudden face and limb pain
  • sudden hiccups
  • sudden nausea
  • sudden general weakness
  • sudden chest pain
  • sudden shortness of breath
  • sudden palpitations

Source: National Stroke Association


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