arm or may feel that one side of the body is unusually heavy.
2. One Side of the Face Begins to Droop
Stroke can cause sudden facial weakness.
Ask the person to smile. If one side of the face droops, looks uneven, or feels numb, this may be a warning sign.
Even if the facial weakness disappears after a few minutes, urgent medical evaluation is still needed.
3. Sudden Trouble Speaking
A stroke can affect the parts of the brain responsible for speech and language.
A person may suddenly:
- slur
