✔ Why this happens:
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked, preventing oxygen from reaching the areas that control movement.
This causes muscle weakness or paralysis, usually affecting one side of the body.
🚨 How to recognize it:
Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm droops, it’s a warning sign.
Look at their faces. One side may droop when they try to smile.
Check your grip. One arm may seem noticeably weaker than the other.
💡 What to do:
If you notice this symptom, call an ambulance immediately.
Don’t wait for the problem to go away: every minute is precious!
2. Confusion, slurred speech, or difficulty understanding
If someone suddenly begins having difficulty speaking, understanding words, or forming sentences, they may be having a stroke.
✔ Why it happens:
A stroke can damage the parts of the brain responsible for speech, making it difficult to speak and understand conversations.
🚨 How to recognize it:
Ask them to repeat a simple sentence, such as “The sky is blue.”
If they slur their words, don’t understand what they’re saying, or seem disoriented, this is a warning sign.
💡 What to do:
Stay calm and speak slowly to the person.
Call a doctor immediately.
3. Severe headache and dizziness for no apparent reason
