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Can a 17 yr old have a stroke? if so what would symptoms be

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes but: It's possible, but unusual. Symptoms can be anything neurologic, since a stroke involves the sudden death of neurons (brain cells) due to ischemia (not enough blood flow, or a clot) or hemorrhage (bleeding). Strokes in younger people need to be investigated. Please call your doctor if you're having any symptoms worrisome for stroke = many possibilities, bc anywhere in the brain may be affected.

Answered 6/2/2012

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Yes: Anyone can have a stroke. Check out stroke.Org for detailed info.

Answered 4/7/2012

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