Stroke

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Stroke

A medical condition characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, leading to a range of symptoms depending on the affected region.

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Headache

A common symptom of stroke, often severe and with a sudden onset.

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Meningismus

Symptoms such as neck stiffness and headache that suggest inflammation of the meninges, which may be present in stroke cases.

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Unconsciousness

A state of being unaware and unresponsive to external stimuli, which can be transient or prolonged in stroke patients.

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Neurological deficits

Impairments in the nervous system function, such as cranial nerve palsies (weakness or paralysis of cranial nerves) and paresis (partial paralysis), commonly seen in stroke patients.