Silent stroke

Stroke: Small strokes that do not cause any symptoms.

Silent strokes still damage brain tissue.

The most common symptom of a stroke is weakness or paralysis on one side of the body or the other.

There may be a partial or complete loss of voluntary movement and/or sensation in a leg and/or arm.

A stroke can cause speech problems and weak muscles of the face, which can cause drooling.

Numbness or tingling in the leg, arm, or face is very common.

A stroke involving the base of the brain can affect balance, vision, and swallowing functions.

A stroke can cause difficulty breathing and even unconsciousness.