10 Early Warning Signs of a Stroke Everyone Should Know to Take Prompt Action

one side of the face droops, appears uneven, or feels numb, this can be a warning sign of stroke.

Facial weakness may be subtle at first, so comparing both sides of the face can help reveal the difference.

## 3. Difficulty Speaking

Stroke can affect the areas of the brain involved in speech.

A person may suddenly:

* slur words
* speak unusually slowly