Common symptoms include:
- Slurred speech or difficulty finding some words
- Loss of, or disturbed vision in one or both eyes
- Weakness, numbness, clumsiness or pins and needles on one side of the body e.g. arm or leg. This may also be seen on the person’s face by the appearance of a drooping mouth.
Think FAST
- Face Can they smile or is one side of the mouth or eye drooping?
- Arm (weakness) Can the person raise both arms? Is one weak?
- Speech Is their speech slurred or muddled?
- Time to call 999
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Page last reviewed: 19 Mar 2021
