affect the part of the brain that controls language. Speech may become slurred, slow, confused, or hard to understand. The person may suddenly struggle to find simple words or may not understand what others are saying.
This can be mistaken for tiredness, anxiety, or confusion. But sudden speech trouble is a classic stroke warning sign.
If someone suddenly cannot speak clearly, cannot repeat a simple sentence, or seems unable to understand normal conversation, call emergency services.
4. Sudden Vision Changes
Vision changes can also happen during a TIA. A person