the nerves and muscles of the face.
You may notice that:
* One side of the face droops
* The smile looks uneven
* The mouth appears pulled to one side
* The person cannot smile normally
A simple way to check is to ask the person to smile. If one side does not move properly, emergency help should be sought immediately.
## 3. Trouble Speaking or Understanding Speech
A stroke can interfere with the brain’s language centers. That may cause:
* Slurred speech
* Difficulty finding words
* Saying words that do not make sense
* Trouble understanding
