Nearly a thousand new cases of stroke are identified each year in France in children.
Originally ? Diseases of the arteries, a consequence of infection, a birth defect or dehydration.
Three quarters of young patients will have sequelae throughout their life, some of which often occur well after the accident. This is why it is essential to be informed of the warning signs and warning signs, even in a little one.
Frequent symptoms
“The symptoms of stroke in children are very similar to those in adults and depend on the area of the brain affected,” says the association AVC de l’Enfant. So you have to worry about:
- A deformation of the mouth;
- Weakness on one side of the body, arm or leg;
- Speech disorders;
- Acute headache;
- Convulsive disorders;
- Difficulty staying awake and alert outside of normal sleep and nap hours.
If in doubt, dial 15. Stroke is a life-threatening emergency.