it should not be ignored.
Facial Drooping
Ask the person to smile.
Health
If one side of the face droops, looks uneven, or feels numb, this can be
a sign of stroke or TIA. Brief facial weakness that later returns to normal can still represent a serious warning event.
Sudden Trouble Speaking
Stroke can affect areas of the brain involved in language.
A person may suddenly:
Slur words
Use the wrong words
Struggle to form sentences
Speak in a way that does not make sense
Be unable to repeat a simple phrase
Any sudden change in speech deserves emergency assessment.
Health Conditions
Difficulty Understanding Speech
Continue on the next page ️️
Sometimes the person can speak but
suddenly cannot understand what others are saying.
They may appear confused or be unable to follow simple instructions. This is another important neurological warning sign.
Sudden Vision Changes
Stroke or TIA can
affect vision
in one or both eyes.
Possible symptoms include:
Blurred vision
Double vision
Partial loss of sight
Complete loss of vision in one eye
Difficulty seeing on one side
Sudden visual changes should never simply be blamed on tiredness or aging.
Sudden Loss of Balance or Coordination
A stroke affecting certain parts of the brain
may cause:
