The number of esteem-enhancing, or success, incidents on the list equaled the number of esteem depressors, or failure situations. If the child cannot keep his mouth open, use a mouth prop--for example, three or four tongue depressors taped together, a rolled-up moistened washcloth or a rubber doorstop.
Normally, stroke symptoms manifest as slurred speech and numbness. But a fifth of strokes cause dizziness, nausea and unsteadiness. These can often be misdiagnosed as an inner ear infection. The danger is that this can leave the patient vulnerable to more attacks.
The condition may go unnoticed until it's serious enough to deprive your brain of blood, causing a stroke or TIA. Signs and symptoms of a stroke or TIA include: 1  Sudden numbness or weakness in the face or limbs, often on only one side of the body.  Sudden trouble speaking and understanding.