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Stroke warning signs

Sudden face drooping, arm weakness or difficulty speaking may be a stroke — act immediately and call Triple Zero (000). These vascular conditions relate to stroke and are assessed once you are safe.

Possible related conditions

These are the vascular conditions most often associated with this symptom. This is general information, not a diagnosis.

Stroke & Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) Warning Signs

A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel within the brain ruptures.

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease occurs when plaque narrows one or both carotid arteries in the neck.

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Our short symptom checker asks a few questions and points you to emergency, urgent or routine care.

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This information is general in nature and does not replace a consultation. In an emergency call Triple Zero (000).