Doctors Report COVID-19 Can Cause Sudden Strokes in Young Adults The novel coronavirus appears to
be causing sudden strokes
in adults in their 30s and 40s who are otherwise not exhibiting any severe symptoms
from the virus, according to a report released Wednesday. There is evidence that COVID-19 can cause unusual blood
clots, and the strokes could be a result of the clotting. Dr. Thomas Oxley, a neurosurgeon, gave details on
five individuals that were treated at
Mount Sinai Health System in New York. All the patients were under age 50 and either had
mild symptoms or no symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. Thomas Oxley,
via CNN Dr. Thomas Oxley,
via CNN Dr. Thomas Oxley,
via CNN Oxley believes that people have been hesitant to
call 911 due to the pandemic but is urging people
to call with any signs of a stroke. Symptoms of stroke include paralysis or
numbness of the face, arms or legs, trouble walking,
speaking, and understanding