- difficult to control.
- One side of the face feels numb or appears to droop.
- You suddenly struggle to hold an object.
These symptoms can occur without pain, which may make them easy to underestimate.
If weakness or numbness begins suddenly, call emergency services immediately—even if it improves after a few minutes.
2. Sudden Difficulty Speaking or Understanding Others
A stroke can affect the parts of the brain responsible for language.
Someone experiencing a stroke may suddenly slur their words, struggle to form a sentence, use the wrong words, or have
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