Stroke

A stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or gets clogged. This can be caused by arteriosclerosis. The affected part of the brain doesn’t get its usual supply of oxygen, and in minutes begins to die. Some signs of a stroke are numbness or tingling on one side of the body, and weakness in the legs or arms on the same side of the body.

Someone who has had a stroke may be paralyzed (meaning parts of the body cannot move), or have trouble talking or understanding speech. The vision could be affected, and there could be loss of emotional control. Every stroke produces its own unique effects.