Preventing Sleep Stroke At Any Age: 5 “Don’ts” Before Bed—And 6 “Do” Before Bed

 

Since they occur during sleep, sleep strokes can delay the start of critical treatment, potentially making them more severe than other types of strokes.

A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked by a clot or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or leaks. If a stroke takes place while you’re asleep, it’s called a “wake-up stroke.”

In the sections ahead, we’ll cover the key facts about sleep strokes

How do I know if I had a stroke in my sleep?

As someone has a stroke in their sleep, the neurological symptoms of a stroke appear after waking up. Some of these immediate symptoms may include:

– numbness or paralysis on one side of the body, especially in the arm, leg, or face
– difficulty speaking or slurred speech
– trouble understanding others
– confusion or disorientation
– blackened, blurred, or double vision
– trouble walking or loss of balance
– severe and sudden headache
– nausea, vomiting, or dizziness
– seizures or loss of consciousness

Another way to tell if someone might have had a stroke is by using the “FAST” method, which refers to the symptoms of face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and the emphasis on “time” or getting help as quickly as possible.

Can you prevent a stroke while sleeping?

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