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

July 11, 2026 by hamza

numbness affecting:

Symptoms usually occur on one side of the body.

Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward, it could be a warning sign.

2. Facial Drooping

A stroke can cause one side of the face to droop or become numb.

Ask the person to smile.

A stroke may be present if: