The observation of pathological yawning in seven patients with acute anterior circulation stroke provides strong evidence that excessive yawning can be a sign ...

Mar 15, 2024 · Yawning may be a sign of stroke. But this is rarely the case, especially if you have no other symptoms such as face, arm, or leg numbness or ...

Oct 16, 2023 · If you have excessive yawning and other signs of stroke, like sudden numbness or weakness in your face, arm or leg, get emergency medical care.

Feb 8, 2019 · Stroke. People who have had a stroke may yawn excessively. Doctors believe that this is because yawning may help regulate and reduce the brain ...

Stroke—Sudden, severe yawning could be a warning sign of an impending stroke. Brain tumor—In rare cases, yawning excessively can be a symptom of a brain tumor.

Jul 5, 2022 · Although excessive yawning is usually attributed to being sleepy or bored, it may be a symptom of an underlying medical problem.

Yawning is a stereotyped physiological behavior that can represent a sign or symptom of several conditions, such as stroke, parakinesia brachialis oscitans, ...

F.A.S.T. Warning Signs · F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. · A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb?