Doctors recognized a stroke in a woman from Nizhny Novgorod who complained of a toothache.

      14 November 2025 12:23 Society

      At Polyclinic No. 30 in Nizhny Novgorod, doctors were able to promptly diagnose a stroke in an elderly patient who believed she had a toothache.

      According to Alexey Nikonov, editor-in-chief of the MIA "Stacionar‑press", the 80-year-old woman sought medical attention complaining of numbness in her cheek. She was convinced the ailment was due to dental problems.

      However, the on-duty therapists suspected it was not a dental issue. After an examination they concluded that the symptoms could indicate a cerebrovascular event and immediately referred the patient to the hospital.

      In the hospital, the woman was confirmed to have an early-stage stroke. Facial numbness turned out to be its first sign.

      Earlier it was reported that cancer was detected in a Nizhny Novgorod woman who had "tagged along" to a medical screening.

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