“If you have only one symptom of a stroke, or only mild symptoms, how do you know it’s a stroke and not something else?” Read our expert’s response.
Highlights
Recognize the signs of stroke: Act FAST. During a stroke, every minute that goes by without treatment means that more brain cells are dying. Recognizing the signs and acting FAST could save the life of someone you love.
If someone close to you has recently had a stroke, you probably have a lot of questions. Our Healthwise Library offers extensive information on stroke treatment, recovery and prevention.
After a stroke, it’s important to begin rehabilitation right away. Read about what to expect, how to recover what was lost, adapting to life after a stroke, caregiver issues, and how to prevent another stroke.
Aspirin is the most commonly used medicine for preventing stroke. Get tips on how to use it safely.
Atrial fibrillation increases your risk of having a stroke. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, use our interactive tool to calculate your risk of having a stroke in the next five years.
Smoking can more than double your risk of having a stroke. Women who smoke while on birth control pills increase their risk even more. Our Smoking Cessation Resource Center can help you quit.
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“If you have only one symptom of a stroke, or only mild symptoms, how do you know it’s a stroke and not something else?” 
