• A mini-stroke (TIA) can cause short-term loss of muscle control.
• Low oxygen to the brain may trigger paralysis or numbness, usually on one side of the body.
When to be concerned:
• If you wake unable to move for several seconds or minutes.
• If numbness affects your arms, legs, or face.
What to do:
• Perform the FAST test (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency).
• Seek medical advice if symptoms repeat.
3. Loud Snoring or Sleep Apnea
Snoring might seem harmless, but loud, uneven snoring or sleep apnea greatly raises stroke risk.
Why it happens:
• Sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing, lowering oxygen levels and raising blood pressure—both major stroke triggers.
• Repeated oxygen disruptions during sleep strain the brain and raise stroke likelihood.
When to be concerned:
• If you gasp, choke, or wake frequently in the night.
• If you feel unusually tired during the day despite getting sleep.
