Sign 2: Persistent Nausea or Vomiting — Often Mistaken for a Stomach Bug
Nausea that arrives suddenly and refuses to ease with rest, water, or typical remedies is a major clue in women. The brainstem’s “vomiting center” can trigger this when blood flow is compromised.
PubMed reviews and case reports document women presenting with intractable nausea and vomiting being initially treated for gastrointestinal issues — only for imaging to later reveal a stroke. The difference? Stroke-related nausea often pairs with other neurological signs and doesn’t improve quickly.
But wait until you see how this combines with the next symptom…