Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Asked 6 months ago

Is throwing up a sign of a stroke?

My neighbour recently had a stroke, and her family said she was throwing up a lot before. Is throwing up a common sign or symptom that someone is about to have a stroke?

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Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Vomiting is usually related to digestive issues, but sudden throwing up accompanied by dizziness or a severe headache can be a sign of a stroke. Please check for facial drooping or speech difficulty. If you notice these, get medical help immediately.

Sunita Patwardhan Sunita Patwardhan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While we focus on keeping our nervous system healthy through breathing, sudden physical crises like a stroke need emergency care. Vomiting can happen due to increased pressure in the brain during a stroke. Please go to a hospital right away.

Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Beta, agar ulti ke sath sar me bohot tez dard hai ya bolne me dikkat ho rahi hai, toh bilkul deri mat karo. Yeh stroke ka lakshan ho sakta hai. Turant bade hospital le jao aur doctor ko dikhao.

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Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't panic, but if someone is throwing up and also has sudden weakness on one side of their body or trouble speaking, it is a medical emergency. Please call an ambulance or rush to the hospital immediately.

Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For diabetics, sudden vomiting can sometimes be mistaken for blood sugar fluctuations, but it can also accompany a stroke if there is confusion or numbness. Do not try to treat this at home. Please seek immediate emergency medical care.

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Savitri Bai Savitri Bai Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

In my family, we have seen stroke cases, and sudden vomiting along with a severe headache was a key warning sign. Please do not wait for the symptoms to pass. Go to the hospital immediately to get proper care.

Kriti Joshi Kriti Joshi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Vomiting is a less common but possible sign of a stroke, especially when paired with sudden balance issues or vision changes. If you are tracking these symptoms, please stop and go to an emergency room immediately. Time is critical for stroke treatment.

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