India, Sept. 11 -- While stroke was once considered an ailment of the elderly, that is no longer the case. According to neurologist Dr Murali Chekuri, young adults can also have a stroke, sometimes without any obvious warning or a history of major health problems.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Chekuri shared that the first signs may appear any day: a hand suddenly feels weak, speech becomes unclear, one side of the face droops or vision changes.

"These symptoms can be easy to blame on tiredness, stress or a migraine, especially in younger people. Nevertheless, when such changes appear suddenly, the priority should be to recognise them and act quickly," he stated. "Knowing what to look for can help prevent a dangerous delay in ...