A Month Before a Stroke, Your Body Warns You: 10 Signs Not to Ignore

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There are three main types:

Ischemic Stroke (87% of cases)

A blood clot or plaque blocks an artery in the brain

Hemorrhagic Stroke

A weakened blood vessel ruptures, causing bleeding in the brain

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) – “Mini-Stroke”

Temporary blockage that resolves on its own — but it’s a major red flag

⚠️ Key Fact: A TIA is not “just a scare.” It increases your risk of a full-blown stroke by up to 10x in the next 90 days, especially within the first week.

🔔 10 Warning Signs That May Appear Weeks Before a Stroke

These symptoms may come and go — but don’t ignore them.

1. Sudden Headaches with No Clear Cause

Not just any headache — this one feels different: sudden, severe, explosive.

May be accompanied by dizziness or vomiting.

Common in hemorrhagic strokes.

💡 Think: “Worst headache of my life.”

2. Unexplained Dizziness or Loss of Balance

Feeling wobbly, unsteady, or like the room is spinning.

Happens without vertigo triggers (like inner ear issues).

Often paired with difficulty walking.

3. Vision Changes in One or Both Eyes

Blurred vision