8 Warning Signs of Stroke That May Appear Before a Major Event — and 9 Ways to Lower Your Risk

disappears, it should not be ignored.

 

2. Facial Drooping

Ask the person to smile.

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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.

3. 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.

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4. 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.

5. Sudden Vision Changes

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