Since fingers are at the nerve endings and are among the more sensitive parts of the body, any vascular issues can manifest symptoms in the fingers. When blood vessels in the body become blocked, fingers may experience frequent numbness.
This type of numbness is different from the usual finger numbness; it cannot be relieved by rubbing or resting.
If a patient experiences unilateral limb numbness or unilateral hand numbness, accompanied by dizziness and slurred speech, it is essential to be alert to the possibility of a stroke.
Common warning signs of a stroke include dizziness, limb numbness, facial drooping, sudden slurred speech or difficulty understanding speech, limb weakness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and sudden blackouts that quickly return to normal.
In the event of a stroke, seek immediate medical attention.
B (Balance): Loss of balance or coordination, sudden difficulty walking.
E (Eyes): Sudden vision changes or difficulty seeing.
F (Face): Facial asymmetry, drooping mouth.
A (Arms): Sudden weakness or numbness, usually on one side of the body.
S (Speech): Speech difficulties, slurred speech, difficulty understanding.
T (Time): Time to call emergency services immediately.