acting immediately.
1. Sudden Weakness or Numbness on One Side
One of the classic warning signs is sudden weakness, numbness, or paralysis affecting:
one side of the face
one arm
one leg
or several areas on the same side
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A simple clue is asking the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward or cannot be lifted normally, emergency assessment is needed.
2. One Side of the Face Begins to Droop
Sudden facial weakness can make one side of the mouth or face appear uneven.