what others are saying
Some people know what they want to say but cannot get the words out clearly. Others may sound confused or unable to respond appropriately.
Any sudden speech problem is a major warning sign.
## 4. Sudden Confusion
Confusion can be another important clue.
A person having a stroke may suddenly:
* Seem disoriented
* Have trouble following a conversation
* Struggle to answer simple questions
* Act unlike themselves
Because confusion can happen for many reasons, it is important to look at it together with other symptoms such as weakness, speech
