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Signs and Symptoms for First Aid

Table

Condition	Signs and Symptoms
Heart Attack	– Chest pain (pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing, or aching)
	– Pain spreading to shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, or upper belly
	– Cold sweat, fatigue, heartburn, indigestion, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea
	– Shortness of breath
Stroke	– Trouble speaking and understanding speech
	– Numbness, weakness, or paralysis in face, arm, or leg (often one side)
	– Vision problems (blurred, blackened, or double vision)
	– Severe headache, vomiting, dizziness, change in consciousness
	– Trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination
Drug Overdose	– Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
	– Pain, drowsiness, confusion, poor coordination
	– Agitation, paranoia, loss of consciousness
	– Breathing problems (slowed, labored, or stopped breathing)
Seizures	– Temporary confusion, staring spell
	– Jerking movements of arms and legs
	– Loss of consciousness or awareness
	– Cognitive or emotional changes (fear, anxiety, déjà vu)
Shock	– Cool, clammy skin, pale or ashen skin
	– Rapid pulse, rapid breathing
	– Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting
	– Changes in mental status (anxiousness, agitation)