cannot be raised normally, seek emergency medical help.
2. Facial Drooping
A TIA may temporarily weaken the muscles on one side of the face.
Look for:
An uneven smile
One side of the mouth drooping
Facial numbness
One eye or side of the face appearing lower
This is the F in FAST — Face.
The NHS advises treating sudden facial drooping as a stroke or TIA emergency, even if the person’s face returns to normal shortly afterward.
3. Sudden Trouble Speaking or Understanding
A senior experiencing a TIA may suddenly begin speaking differently.
Possible signs include:
Slurred speech
Garbled words
Difficulty
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