Question

A 58-year-old male is experiencing sudden weakness of the fingers of his left hand and weakness in his left leg. He has also been experiencing headaches for the last six weeks. His headaches are described as dull and aching. His wife says that he has been moody lately and “not himself”. He has had a difficult time paying attention at work. He has no significant past medical history, has been healthy his whole life, and takes no medications.

Answer 1

He might end up having a heart atack or stroke.

Sings of stroke: 1)Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

2)Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.

3)Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

4)Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

sings of a heart attack: 1)Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw, or back.

2)Nausea, indigestion, heartburn, or abdominal pain.

3)Shortness of breath.

4)Cold sweat.

5)Fatigue.

6)Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness.