Double vision
Sudden loss of vision (even briefly)
Can affect one eye or both
đź“Ś May signal blocked blood flow to the optic nerve or visual cortex.
4. Numbness or Tingling in Face, Arm, or Leg
Often on one side of the body
Comes on suddenly or builds over days
May feel like pins and needles or complete loss of sensation
5. Difficulty Speaking or Understanding Speech
Slurred speech
Trouble finding words
Confused thinking or inability to follow conversation
People may say, “You’re not making sense.”
6. Sudden Weakness in Limbs
Arm or leg feels heavy or hard to lift
Dropping things unexpectedly
Dragging one foot while walking
🚨 Classic sign: Try raising both arms — if one drifts down, it’s a red flag.
7. Confusion or Memory Lapses
Forgetting recent events
Getting lost in familiar places
Sudden mental fog
âť— Especially concerning if new or worsening in someone without dementia.
