What to Watch For:
Weakness in one arm, leg, or both.
Drooping of one side of the face (check by asking the person to smile).
Difficulty lifting an arm or leg without it drifting downward.
Why It Happens:This occurs due to reduced blood flow to the part of the brain responsible for motor control.
2. Sudden Confusion or Difficulty SpeakingA person experiencing a stroke may suddenly struggle with speech or comprehension, even if they were speaking normally moments before.
What to Watch For:Slurred or garbled speech.
Difficulty understanding simple instructions.
Trouble forming coherent sentences.
