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Unknown stroke?

2018-02-01 18:28:30
A man who is 66 yrs old. Has a feeling of weakness, sharp pain all on the right hand side. Also, has a feeling of memory loss and confusion, has trouble eating. And walking for more than 10 feet .. what can this be?
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It may be Acute stroke or encephalopathy

Answered2018-02-02 16:00:49

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