- Starts Drooping
Ask the person to smile.
If one side of the face suddenly droops or the smile looks uneven, this can indicate a neurological emergency.
Facial drooping is the F in the B.E. F.A.S.T. stroke-recognition method.
Even if the face returns to normal after several minutes, don’t ignore what happened.
- Sudden Trouble Speaking
Speech changes can be subtle or dramatic.
Someone experiencing a TIA or stroke may suddenly:
Speak with slurred words, use the wrong words, struggle to form a sentence, or have difficulty understanding
