A month before a stroke, your body warns you: 10 signs not to ignore…

Sudden facial weakness can make one side of the mouth or face appear uneven.

Ask the person to smile. If one side droops or feels numb, this may indicate a stroke or TIA.

Even if the face returns to normal after several minutes, the episode should not be dismissed.

3. Sudden Trouble Speaking

Stroke can affect the parts of the brain responsible for language.

A person may suddenly:

slur their words
use the wrong words
struggle to form sentences
speak in a way that does not make sense
be unable to speak normally

Ask them to repeat a simple sentence. Any sudden abnormality is a reason to seek emergency care.

4. Difficulty Understanding Other People

Sometimes the problem is not speaking but understanding.

A person may suddenly appear confused or have difficulty following a simple conversation or instruction.