Neurologists warn of subtle stroke symptoms and delayed treatment

Medical experts are warning that stroke symptoms can be subtle and easily overlooked, potentially leading to life-threatening delays in treatment. In Poland, approximately 90,000 new stroke cases occur annually, with an increasing prevalence among individuals in their 30s and 40s.

Neurologist Dr. Jacek Staszewski highlights that symptoms do not always manifest as physical collapses. For instance, speech disturbances—such as mispronouncing words during a religious service—can be mistaken for mere fatigue or temporary indisposition rather than a neurological emergency.

Additionally, many patients experience a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), or